Post Archives from the ‘DIY’ Category



Catching some Levain (aka Sourdough Starter)

Posted on: February 20th, 2012 by
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San Francisco is famous for their sourdough bread which runs wild around there. Fortunately we can all catch our own wild sourdough starter, which is also called levain. Levain is the French term for sourdough starter and has been used for centuries to make bread. Bread made with Levain may even be healthier for you Continue reading the story "Catching some Levain (aka Sourdough Starter)"

Let’s Talk Security

Posted on: February 8th, 2012 by
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The Old Gate

Security. It's something I never really bring up but I think it's important that I discuss it. This time I'm not talking about food security, biosecurity or keeping your hens safe from raccoons. Rather I want to discuss keeping an unwanted two legged animal off your property. Over the past Continue reading the story "Let’s Talk Security"

Making Do With What You Have

Posted on: September 28th, 2011 by
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Two weeks ago our oven died. The pilot light wouldn't stay lit and neither would the actual oven if you turned the gas on.

I rejoiced. I hated that oven. It was some cheap, never-heard-of brand that came with the house. I had been Continue reading the story "Making Do With What You Have"

Monday’s Guests – D-I-Y vs B-U-Y Dishwashing Detergent

Posted on: June 20th, 2011 by
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This week's post comes from Erica at Northwest Edible. I'm super excited that she agreed to do a guest post for us as I love all of her posts. She discusses the tough stuff about urban homesteading.

Continue reading the story "Monday’s Guests – D-I-Y vs B-U-Y Dishwashing Detergent"

Thursday in the City- Turn Branches into Furniture

Posted on: November 4th, 2010 by
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DIY coffee table at How's House
I love the idea of going out into the woods and Continue reading the story "Thursday in the City- Turn Branches into Furniture"

Flickr of Inspiration- Halloween Party

Posted on: October 26th, 2010 by
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halloween party!

decor pics

ghost meringues

Flickr of Inspiration- Homemade Candy Corn

Posted on: October 19th, 2010 by
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Homemade Candy Corn

Flickr of Inspiration- Handmade Halloween

Posted on: October 12th, 2010 by
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Boo Bunting Banner for Halloween

Thursday in the City- Sculpt your way to a better garden

Posted on: October 7th, 2010 by
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Truck at Flora Grubb Gardens.  Photo by author. 

Flora Grubb Gardens, one of my happy Continue reading the story "Thursday in the City- Sculpt your way to a better garden"

Thursday in the City- Halloween that is a little more green

Posted on: September 30th, 2010 by
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