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Bitcoin Infographic

Visualizing bitcoin and what it is all about
Thursday, April 4, 2013, 2:40 PM

A great new visual representation of what this new digital currency is all about.  Created by visual capitalist.

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/bitcoin-the-encryption-standard » Read more

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Uses for Dryer Lint

Ways to use the lint from the dryer and reduce your waste st
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 6:49 PM

An interesting exploration of how to use that big ball of dryer lint. 

http://baconandeggs-scifichick.blogspot.com/2013/04/dryer-lint-outside-b...

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Vittle Vault w/ Gamma Lid

Gamma Vittles Vault

Bulk storage solution with Gamma lids
Monday, April 1, 2013, 3:18 PM

If you are looking for a great way to secure your bulk animal feed (no need to feed the mice, rats, and bugs) and other supplies for the garden and home, consider the Vittles Vault storage system.  Made of food-grade high-impact-resistant plastic and include the airtight Gamma lid that many folks use with 5-gallon buckets to store and access food easily, Vittles Vaults are a new favorite on our little homestead.  We currently have 6 x 60 lb. » Read more

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Visualizing 2,000 Calories of Food.

Food for thought about how much food (heathy and not so heal
Friday, March 29, 2013, 1:00 PM

When thinking about the foods we eat and building resiliency (growing and storing food), this video will give you some very interesting insight into the quantity of various foods and how much one needs to equal a typical day of caloric needs.  That is a lot of carrots! » Read more

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Making Wild Nettles Beer

Using wild vegetation for homebrew
Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 12:17 PM

Learn about using natural vegetation (weeds) as ingredients in a batch of homemade beer.

http://and-here-we-are.blogspot.com/2013/03/making-wild-nettles-beer.html#

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Coyote Exclusions, Deterrents, and Repellents

Ways to keep the varmints away
Monday, March 25, 2013, 9:56 PM

A pdf summary of ways to deter coyotes and protect your property and livestock from these wild beasts.

http://castlepinesgov.com/safety/docs/2009/coyote_deterrents.pdf

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Nettle Cordage Tutorial

Bushcraft rope making
Monday, March 25, 2013, 12:46 PM

A great introduction to the bushcraft skill of using the stem fibers of the nettle plant to make natural cordage.

http://www.naturessecretlarder.co.uk/bushcraft-tutorials/nettle-corgage-tutorial_1.htm

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Solar Technology for Farming and Urban Gardening

Simple solar solutions for the farm and garden
Friday, March 22, 2013, 1:11 PM

Some interesting solutions for getting power to remote locations for heating, pumping, and other farm and garden needs.

http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technology/solar-technology-farming-and-urban-gardening.html

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Old Jeans - Recycle time!

25 Wonderful Ways to Recycle Your Old Denim Jeans

Great ways to recycle and upcycle your old denim
Thursday, March 21, 2013, 1:59 PM

A great list of ideas on how to reuse those old jeans taking up space in the closet. 

http://lifehackery.com/2008/06/22/25-wonderful-ways-to-recycle-your-old-denim-jeans/

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10 Unusual Uses for Garlic

More than just pasta and pesto
Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 2:49 PM

A great list of uses for the garlic growing in your garden.

http://www.lifehackery.com/2008/07/21/home-3/