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DIY Floating Bookshelf…Coolest. Shelf. Evar!

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It’s Friday…so here’s something to tickle your brain & let you know we care… If you’re looking for yet another cool way to show off your DIY-Awesomeness to your family & friends, then watch this video & get to work. You’ll need a few basic tools & if you’re like me, then you’ll have to […]

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DIY Boot Birdhouse

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Give your birds the boot…a boot birdhouse that is. If you have an old boot laying around, or perhaps you can pick one up at a local thrift store to make this birdhouse. Whatever the case, this DIY is definitely for the birds & sure to help your creativity take flight. Ok, enough of the […]

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DIY Vertical Can Cabinet

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This post is a cool example of making the most out of space…especially that space between the refrigerator & whatever you have right next to it. Of course, you’ll need the right tools to make this & some measurements…but it’s a rather simple & straightforward project. Click on the image below or Click HERE to […]

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DIY Simple Laundry Greywater System

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So…I’m all for the use of greywater but just because something is “biodegradable” doesn’t mean it should fund our edible’s hydration, should it? Any experts or knowledgeable folks out there, please share your thoughts/credible references. What biodegradable detergents that are PERFECTLY SAFE for edibles in our gardens can you recommend? We’d love our readers to […]

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DIY Raised Garden Bed from Wood

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The appeal of raised-bed gardens has grown over the last couple of years, thanks to people’s interest in becoming more Resourceful & Self-Providing. Some have pursued this out of necessity & others out of exploration. Whatever your motivation for building a raised-bed garden, we applaud you & join you in this celebration of Independent Food […]

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DIY Potato Tower & Living Fence Post

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Spudtacular! OK…you might find the idea of a “living fence post” more of a novelty with this DIY because I think it’s more a decorative “fence” than a functional barrier (which is the essence of fences). In any event, check out this clever application of what we commonly use with tomatoes! Click on the image […]

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DIY Washing Machine Patio Heater

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Today’s DIY is geared to keep you warm in a stylish & re-purposing kinda way! This is a project I would love to get my hands on to try. Now, if I can only find a used washing machine tumbler sitting around somewhere… Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s DIY.

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DIY: Basic Cheese from 1 Gallon of Milk

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1,2,3, CHEESE! Now, I’m a big fan of many cheeses, especially extra sharp cheddar. I haven’t had the nerve to try making my own cheese but this recipe from a PhD sort of gives me mixed messages: Is it, or is it not, easy to make cheese? Judging from the simplicity & brevity of the […]

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DIY: Greenhouse

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This DIY won’t build itself…at least in cold weather, but we like it and want you to check it out…for when things get warmer. Go check out more of ThinMan’s blog & I’m sure you’ll get a kick out of the small barn that he made! In case you missed the PVC Seed Planter that […]

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