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Underground Terra Cotta Watering Pots
I live in an area where the water is especially high in iron. (Just as a side joke, the first time I did the whites load of laundry when I moved in here, all the whites came out orange. ...I moved from the city and ended up in the country on well water... I couldn't figure out what I did wrong. And to top it off, the…
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Free Upcycling
I'm wondering what kinds of materials you are able to get for free to use for your DIY projects? I've used pallets for my chicken coop and pathways, and 55 gallon food grade barrels cut in half for gardens but, there has got to be more than that to repurpose. What have you found for free and how have you used it?
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Build your own bee hive?
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An explanation of paint types best suited for wood
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Bird feeder
I used this fruit basket with 3 bowls as a bird feeder. The birds seem to like it and I haven't seen any squirrels on it yet! What do you use as bird feeders?
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looking for plans for a solar dehydrator
Has anyone used or made a solar dehydrator? Do you have plans for how to make one? It turns out that my son-in-law is very good at building things (he totally rehabbed my chicken coop!) and he's bored to tears with staying home. I will helpfully supply him with another boredom buster. 😁 The design that I've seen is based…
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Launder with Ivy instead of washing powder/liquid
Launder with ivy instead of washing powder/liquid? Yes, it works and it’s amazingly easy! I am really worried about polluted nature and I believe that if we, each of us do a little step towards more environmental friendly household, we will manage to save us and the planet. Sounds too pompous? I believe reaching broad…
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Stock Tank Swimming Pool
When I was a kid, 40+ years ago, we lived in town. The nearest public pool was at least a 20 minute drive so my dad brought home a large stock tank, put it in the back yard and filled it with water. My brothers and I had so much fun in our own back yard swimming pool! I think my dad was way ahead of his time! I live in a…
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Self- Made Dishcloths
Self-Made Dishcloths Knitting and crocheting is a real pleasure, it is relaxing and meditative, a good therapy against worries over Coronavirus. A good occupation if you are in self isolation. If you like knitting or crocheting, I am sure your house is full of little balls of wool - leftovers from previous projects, no…
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Environmentally safe even for bird houses
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Does anyone tie nets?
I have mended my nets, using (the great) George L. Herter's instruction, but I have never tied a net from scratch. Does anyone here do this? When I do, would anyone be interested in me documenting it on my blog so folks can learn from my trials and errors? Similar techniques can be used to make hammocks, btw. And, for no…
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Need help with milk paint
Anyone with experience using milk paint and a fav way to mix and with what? I want to paint some things.. some inside the house and some in the yard. And your decorating ideas...any and all suggestions, ideas, help much appreciated.
