Okay, around here, it’s officially winter

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I know early November is really "fall" but we got our first snow weeks ago and it's still with us. And then we got a foot more … and today it's snowing again. So...

The last three new solar panels are up

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No, Will didn't fall off the tall extension ladder trying to carry them up 14 feet. Luckily, he asked me for help and we used the loader bucket of our Ford tractor to boost...

Q and A: Storing dry cereal, Dog food, and Pickled hot dogs

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Storing dry cereal Since I do not care for hot cereals, will dry cereal ie: cheerios, rice krispies stay fresh if I vacuum pack them in jars? Do you have any idea of a shelf...

Q and A: measurements for herbs and spices, and tarragon vinegar

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Measurements for herbs and spices First off, I want to tell you how much my wife and I enjoy your column, articles, and your books. We've used many of your ideas with great success. My question...

The new front porch is now on

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After slowly bringing in stacks of two inch home-sawn boards from a snow-covered pile in the front yard and warming them up, Will cut them to length and stained them. So for a week...