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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.
No Dig Potatoes
http://youtu.be/q1OShZZUt0k
The video above shows one of the simplest techniques for growing potatoes; the no dig method. There are so many different ways of building a small backyard garden that it can be hard to...
Is A Debt Free Home Possible? Yes!
Mother Earth News asked a simple question on a blog post last January; "Who has built their own debt free home?" They were looking for home owners to write about how they were able to...
Tiny Earthship in New Zealand
This tiny Earthship in New Zealand is a great example of someone following their dreams and working towards the life they envision. After watching the documentary "The Garbage Warrior"; which is about Architect Michael...
How To Build A Smoker Out Of A Compressor
Anyone that has the intention of getting serious with their culinary skills this summer needs to learn how to build a smoker. That's right; a smoker. The ability to smoke your own meats, chickens,...
A 3 Dollar Safe
For those that want to have a spot for stashing smaller items around the home with some sense of security; this 3 dollar safe project is for you. We have discussed a larger option...
