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Here’s one way to build a solar-heated showerBuild cheap, temporary shelters for your homestead’s temporary needsMetal framing  no more mildew. termites, rot, fungus, shrinkage, fire or knotsDon’t throw away them bricks Self Sufficiency 
Here are a few tips on maintaining and diagnosing small engine problems around the homesteadHere’s how one couple battled government over an unfair tax assessment  and wonWant a fun way to cut those food bills? Grab a rod & reelHow to work with brokers, lawyers, title insurance agents when you buy country land Country living 
Here’s how to start your own small town theater companyThoughts on a snakeA death on the farmCity boy, country boy Farm/Garden 
Greens  delicious, nutricious and easy to growHere are a few handy props for air-drying your herbsLeave space for peppersThe headless chicken and the family picnic  what a sight!Raising goats can be profitable Firearms 
The price of self defense Crafts 
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