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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.
How To Build A Bailer Bucket
People on private wells can run into situations where they lose the ability to draw water from them. Loss of power or a burned out pump can create not only a nuisance, but in...
Conditioning A Straw Bale
Straw Bale Gardening has been exploding in popularity the last several years as gardeners of all ages have embraced the method developed by Author; Joel Karsten.
People with less than desirable soil conditions, thin soil...
DIY Ugly Drum Smoker
With the big game only a few weeks away and projects around the home being few and far between at this time of year; building an Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS) might just be the...
A 10 Dollar Rocket Stove
Here is a very detailed tutorial that shows how you can make a simple 10 dollar rocket stove out of a section of square tubing. Rocket stoves have been making big waves in the...
How To Start A Fire Without A Match
Knowing how to start a fire can be the difference between life and death in certain situations. The saying one is none; two is one pertains not only to your gear; it also includes...
