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Our family relocated to Maine 17 Years ago to get to a simpler way of life after the birth of our daughter. We decided to document everything we do about six years ago so we could share our projects with people who are also looking to slow down a little. This site developed from that goal of sharing knowledge.
VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools
Outdoorsman, preppers and survivalist have a new tool at their disposal that is pretty ingenious in my opinion, the VSSL outdoor utility tool. The product is a 8 inch long by 2 inch canister...
A Small Backyard Pond
Have you ever thought about adding water features to your home? They not only increase your property values, but also provide numerous environmental and permaculture benefits. Something simple like a small backyard pond is...
A Cheap Cabin Option
I had bookmarked this video over a year ago to show my brother since he was thinking of possibly building a tiny home. I was cleaning out my bookmarks folder today when I found...
Dutch Oven Pork Chops
I find that winter is the perfect time of year to experiment with different recipes; such as these dutch oven pork chops. Using cast iron in tandem with our bakers salute oven is perfect...
DIY Stone Foundation
Alternative building methods are a great way for the DIY'er out there to live in a low cost and energy efficient home. No matter what construction method you decide to use; such as strawbale,...
