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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 Black Fly Composter
Here is how to build a black fly composter from The McClung Family. If you watched the first couple seasons of Doomsday Preppers you will recognize the McClung's and the great set up of their...
How to Build A Fire Piston
Have you ever heard of a fire piston? It was widely used in the 1800's as a fire making tool and was an inspiration for Rudolf Diesel when he designed his engine. It works...
Recipes for Self-Sufficiency
Here are 30 Recipes for Self-Sufficiency that are relatively easy to make for anyone.
One of the basic building blocks for self-sufficiency is being able to produce and make your own food, a lot of...
A Cheap Source For Birds
Here is a cheap source for birds that a lot of people overlook. The next time your local farm store places a bird order, don't order any.
The companies will usually ship extra in case...
The Top 5 DIY Earth Sheltered Homes
Here are the top 5 DIY earth sheltered homes found around the internet. Before we get started though; let's take a look at several benefits of building an earth sheltered home.
Low energy costs. We use...
