Small Homestead

Just like every occupation, there are some dangers built in.  Homesteading is not super dangerous but every once in awhile, I am reminded that it pays to be careful.  Here that means watching where you put your hands and feet.

We were cleaning out one of the sheds today and when we lifted up a board, [...]

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I apologize to all carnival participants for the delay in this edition.  I have been out of state due to a death in the family and am just now getting back to normal.  Soooooo,
Welcome to the June 8, 2009 edition of carnival of homesteading.
Mary@SimplyForties presents Update on my Urban “Farm” posted at SimplyForties.
Julian Pollock presents [...]

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I have been having a problem with lint accumulating on different clothing when we line dry them.  I researched the problem and learned that this often comes from a clogged filter in the washing machine.  The suggested remedy is a cup of white vinegar run through a cycle every month.  Now I knew that vinegar [...]

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I have been working my way through the Seven Deadly Homemade weedkillers.  I have had various degrees of success with each based on the type of weed that I was using it on.  Bleach and Vinegar both worked but only on the grasses, not on any weed with any substance.  However, I have found one [...]

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