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DIY: How to Carve Wooden Spoons

The idea of woodworking can be romantic, interesting, and intimidating all the same. An easy way to venture into this world is by carving your own wooden spoon. Here’s how.

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Building a Simple Pole Shed

Pole barns or sheds are simple structures ideal for agricultural purposes, but can be useful on rural homesteads and even suburban lots. These

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Oodles of Noodles: Make Your Own!

Homemade egg noodles are so much better tasting (and better for you) than store-bought noodles. Who knows what is put into the noodles in the factories? I KNOW what is in my noodles: nothing but fresh stuff!

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Easy DIY Dry Rubs for Meats, Veggies

Homemade dry rubs are economical, easy to make and very versatile. Try these easy recipes – they use spices and herbs commonly found in most pantries. Use to enhance meats, chicken, fish and vegetables when roasting or grilling!

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5 Skills Your Grandparents Had – And You Should, Too

Some will save you money, some are eco-friendly, some are healthier for you, and almost all wll come in very handy during an emergency or power outage. Here are a few simple ways to start doing something with your own two hands, today.

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Crazy for Canning Jars

It gives me no small amount of pleasure to realize that when it comes to mason jars, I was way cool before anybody else.

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