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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.
Ten Lessons For Living Off Grid
Ever since American author Henry David Thoreau wrote his timeless masterpiece Walden people have been trying to emulate the simple way of life that he documented. Esther Emery and Nick Fouch are two such people...
Charge Your Car Battery With A Chainsaw
Having a dead car battery is one of the worst feelings in the world, especially if you are in a remote location cutting firewood without any cell phone service. Well what if you could...
Short Rib Ragu
We had our mini dexters processed a couple months ago and were shocked by the amount of short ribs we received back from the butcher since it was our first time raising beef critters....
DIY Dog Steps
For those of us with more vertically challenged canine friends the use of dog steps as they get older or become injured can become a necessity. Our little pug has developed an issue with his...
An Eco-Friendly Bow Roof Cabin
Those looking to build an inexpensive tiny home that utilizes a minimum amount of material should take a look at the bow roof cabin. Kirsten Dirksen from faircompanies.com visits South African furniture designer Ryan...
