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Do you want to take better product photographs for your online store? Are you looking for a way to photograph small homemade items without having to spend a lot of money? If so, then you need to build your own light box! In this blog …
If you’ve made the decision to install solar panels on your home, congratulations! You’re making a smart investment that will pay off in the long run while also increasing your ability to be self-reliant. But just because you have solar panels doesn’t mean that you …
Bean teepees are a vertical gardening option for growing pole means. These bean towers are an awesome addition to your garden for many reasons. First, they are a great example of vertical gardening – going up with your garden can help save space and allow you …
A top-down fire is a great strategy for a fire in wood stove, fireplace, outdoor oven, or campfire. The process is just like it sounds – you build a fire with the largest pieces on the bottom and the kindling on top, instead of the …
Add these simple instructions for building removable interior storm windows (or “window insert”) to your energy efficiency checklist this winter! One of the best things you can do to improve the efficiency of your home and save costs on heating is to improve the insulation …
A log cutting rack makes it easy to cut firewood into log-length pieces.
When it comes to seed starting, it is hard to find a better set up than a vertical, tiered seed starting shelf with grow lights on each level (commonly called a “grow light stand”). This set-up allows you to grow multiple levels of seedlings in …
Should you buy a wood stove for your home? Wondering the best way to use a wood stove to effectively heat your home? In this article, guest author Jana Strain provides information and advice for those of you who are considering wood stoves or who …
Beeswax furniture polish is a safe, natural, and effective way to bring new life to wood furniture. You can use beeswax polish to treat finished furniture, to clean up damaged pieces, or as a stand-alone finish on new woodworking projects. It is also great for …
When we did a little amateur remodeling in our porch this summer, I looked at my cast iron pans that needed to be stored in there and had a vision for a pot rack that would echo the qualities of that pan – rustic, practical, …