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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.
A Simple Bread Recipe
Baking bread from scratch can be intimidating for people just starting out learning how to cook. How much yeast do you need, how long should you let it rise and what recipe to use...
A Chicken Moat Garden
If you are thinking of using your chickens as a natural deterrent for bugs and weeds in your garden then a chicken moat garden might just be what you need.
As shown in the video...
How To Build A Treadle Chicken Feeder
A treadle chicken feeder is a great way to feed your flock and minimize the amount of waste that chickens are capable of. Since the treadle on the front of the units are balanced...
Honey On Tap
I had posted a link to Honey On Tap that is hitting Indiegogo tomorrow on our forum and our facebook page. When I first saw it my original thought was, AWESOME! My second thought was,...
How To Make A Hand Hay Baler
Building and using a hand hay baler as demonstrated in the video above can be a great tool to have around the home; it can be used for baling pine-straw, leaves and grass. If you have...
