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How to tell if a pallet is safe to re-use

Understanding pallet construction and materials for DIY proj
by jasonw
Thursday, April 11, 2013, 5:18 PM

When working with used pallets, it is important to determine how they were manufactured and built to avoid the toxins used in chemically treating the wood of the pallet.  Here is a great summary of some of the things to look for when picking up free pallets for your next DIY project. 

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/how-to-tell-if-your-pallet-is-safe-to-reuse-pallet-safety-info.html

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http://www.survivallife.com/2013/04/08/27-more-reasons-to-stock-salt/

27 More Reasons To Stock Salt

Reasons to stock up on salt
by jasonw
Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 4:45 PM

A bunch of great ideas and ways to use salt.  Time to stock up!

http://www.survivallife.com/2013/04/08/27-more-reasons-to-stock-salt/

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Youtube Screen Capture: youtu.be/lnwkJ_8H6EI

Pond Construction Video

Tilt-shift time-lapse shows construction of a man-made pond
by jasonw
Monday, April 8, 2013, 12:30 PM

An amazing video clip that illustrates the amount of energy and effort it takes to build a man-made pond.  As Joel Salatin mentions in our previous podcast with him, the building of ponds are one solution to mitigating drought conditions and hydrating the landscape of sustainable family farms.

http://www.treehugger.com/culture/tilt-shift-time-lapse-shows-construction-man-made-pond-2-minutes.html

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

Bitcoin Infographic

Visualizing bitcoin and what it is all about
by Jason Wiskerchen
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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http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/composting-dryer-lint/

Uses for Dryer Lint

Ways to use the lint from the dryer and reduce your waste st
by jasonw
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
by jasonw
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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Screen Capture: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rgaqwFPU7cc

Visualizing 2,000 Calories of Food.

Food for thought about how much food (heathy and not so heal
by Jason Wiskerchen
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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http://and-here-we-are.blogspot.com/2013/03/making-wild-nettles-beer.html#

Making Wild Nettles Beer

Using wild vegetation for homebrew
by Jason Wiskerchen
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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http://www.ehow.com/how_8400605_keep-varmints-away-chickens.html

Coyote Exclusions, Deterrents, and Repellents

Ways to keep the varmints away
by Jason Wiskerchen
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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http://www.naturessecretlarder.co.uk/bushcraft-tutorials/nettle-corgage-...

Nettle Cordage Tutorial

Bushcraft rope making
by jasonw
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