Turkey Cooking Chart
Look at this beautiful chart that the folks at Gygi put together. Very helpful! Gygi — In the Kitchen.
How to
Pallet Coffee Table From Reclaimed Wood
Fantastic job on this coffee table made with pallets. Check out this Instructables post to learn how to make one yourself! “Looking to get an industrial, vintage look in your house but can’t find a contemporary table to suit your needs? Frustrated at the 249£ price tag of the Legion Pallet Table offered by Made.com …
Earthbag Storm Shelter
I don’t know if this is below ground enough to be used as a storm shelter but this would be a beautiful root cellar! Check out Earthbag Building for how to build it. “One of the most practical structures on a small farmstead is a multi-purpose garden structure that can serve as a storage …
Barn Raising
Heartwarming to see so many people working together! Let’s bring this kind of teamwork back! “The family farm has been a vital image in the American consciousness for centuries. The thought of a rural barn raising creates a picture of community spirit. Many American farm families can look …
How to Build a Compost Fence
Would this work? “DIRECTIONS FOR BUILDING A COMPOST FENCE Courtesy of Boy Scouts from Troop 348 MATERIALS: 4×6 fence posts (can use 6×6 also). 4 inch x 4 inch galvanized steel “hogwire” (comes in 4 foot x 6 foot sheets from farm equipment stores) Get enough for 2 layers for each section of fence. 1 …
Building a Root Cellar or Pantry into Your Basement
Cutest root cellar ever! “Ditch that energy-sucking (and jam-packed) second fridge and build a root cellar or cool pantry into your basement design.” via Building a Root Cellar or Pantry into Your Basement Design p1 – LogHome.com.
Adobe Windmills
Great idea. “Basically the adobe structure provides support for a vertical wood-bladed mill that can be used to grind grain or put to other use. In some cases the adobe structure can also provide a channel for directing the wind toward the mill.” via Adobe Windmills.
DIY Toothpaste
Easy homemade toothpaste recipe. “For flavor variety, switch the peppermint oil to sweet orange or clove. Happy brushing!” via DIY Toothpaste | The651.com.
Start A One Acre, Self-Sufficient Homestead
“Mother Earth News” never disappoints. Another interesting article. “Expert advice on how to establish self-sufficient food production, including guidance on crop rotations, raising livestock and grazing management.” via Start a 1-Acre, Self-Sufficient Homestead – Modern Homesteading – MOTHER EARTH NEWS.
How To Harvest Honey From Natural Comb
Someday I’d love to try have a little Bee & Bee. 🙂 “Once you’ve harvested your natural honeycomb from your Warré (or other kind of top bar) beehive, it’s time to make get some of that goodness into jars! Fortunately, like many other aspects of natural beekeeping, getting the honey out of natural comb is …