I have a dream of building a beautiful wooden boat someday by hand. I know that many others share this dream as well. What I think holds me back, however, if the fear that if I tried this dream could easily turn into a nightmare.
Luckily I just found a great website all about wooden boat plans. As the author points out, the key to wooden boat building is having the right plans. There are many free wooden boat plans available on the internet, but you have no idea if these plans work or not, or if you end up (quite literally) sinking your time, money and energy into a boat that doesn't float. (If I were to start building a boat today, I would probably be most interested in plywood boat plans, since it seems like the best way to start).
Finding a good, reliable source of wooden boat plans is crucial to boat building success, and hopefully soon my boat building dream will turn into a reality!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Natural Fertility Remedies
Are you interested in learning more about natural fertility treatments, such as acupuncture for fertility improvement? There are actually a whole range of natural fertility remedies that many claim have helped them conceive, including several chinese herbs for fertility and other natural fertility herbs and natural fertility supplements.
Sifting through all the information on the internet, however, can be frustrating. Often what you read is not thoroughly researched, incomplete or even worse - just plain wrong. For that reason, you may want to check Lisa Olson’s Pregnancy Miracle website. The Pregnancy Miracle is a complete natural fertility treatment system written by a global specialist in alternative fertility treatments. Olson's method combines a variety of natural fertility remedies such as acupuncture, diet and natural fertility herbs into a system with proven results, even from those who have been told they have little chance of getting pregnant because of their age, endometriosis, or other fertility problems. Many report being able to conceive within two months of starting the Pregnancy Miracle fertility system.
To learn more about Olson’s Pregnancy Miracle system, click here.
Sifting through all the information on the internet, however, can be frustrating. Often what you read is not thoroughly researched, incomplete or even worse - just plain wrong. For that reason, you may want to check Lisa Olson’s Pregnancy Miracle website. The Pregnancy Miracle is a complete natural fertility treatment system written by a global specialist in alternative fertility treatments. Olson's method combines a variety of natural fertility remedies such as acupuncture, diet and natural fertility herbs into a system with proven results, even from those who have been told they have little chance of getting pregnant because of their age, endometriosis, or other fertility problems. Many report being able to conceive within two months of starting the Pregnancy Miracle fertility system.
To learn more about Olson’s Pregnancy Miracle system, click here.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Composting Toilets
Why don't more people use composting toilets in their homes? There are several different composting toilet systems that are suitable for almost any kind of home situation, and I think it is pitiful that so few people know or seem interested in learning more about them. Perhaps this is because we have, as Joseph Jenkins has suggested, "fecophobia" - a fear of talking about or dealing with our own "waste" in a productive manner.
Human "waste" can actually become a valuable environmental resource (compost), when dealt in a responsible manner. Flush toilets, on the other hand, not only produce waste which must be treated and disposed of, they also waste millions of gallons of water each year! The time to switch to composting toilets is NOW! If you are interested in learning more, you can visit the Composting Toilet Information website to read composting toilet reviews, information about different kinds of composting toilet systems and much much more.
Human "waste" can actually become a valuable environmental resource (compost), when dealt in a responsible manner. Flush toilets, on the other hand, not only produce waste which must be treated and disposed of, they also waste millions of gallons of water each year! The time to switch to composting toilets is NOW! If you are interested in learning more, you can visit the Composting Toilet Information website to read composting toilet reviews, information about different kinds of composting toilet systems and much much more.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
How to Grow Grapes
I have to admit that among all the homesteading fantasies I have, learning how to grow grapes is one of my favorites. Perhaps this is because I also enjoy home brewing, and I would love to make my own wine from my own grapes someday. Of course, growing grapes for wine is a major undertaking, and if you decide to do it you should make sure you know what you are doing before you lose several years of invested time in your vineyard project.
One of the best ways to grow grapes is outlined in the Grape Growing System by Danie Wium. His system has had phenomenal success with even novice grape growers, and if I were in a place where I could start a vineyard today, I would not even think of doing so without first learning everything I could about his system that I could before planting the first vine in the ground!
One of the best ways to grow grapes is outlined in the Grape Growing System by Danie Wium. His system has had phenomenal success with even novice grape growers, and if I were in a place where I could start a vineyard today, I would not even think of doing so without first learning everything I could about his system that I could before planting the first vine in the ground!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Why I Compost...
Not everyone composts their kitchen and yard waste, but every one should. Composting is the right choice for the environment, but there are other benefits as well. For one, it produces "black gold" - that is, rich compost that can be used on everything from houseplants to vegetable gardens to flowers and trees. This compost will make your garden healthier and more productive, your zucchini will literally go wild and rhubarb, pumpkins and most every other plant will benefit from a little as well.
One of the excuses people often give not to compost is that they do not have the space available. This, however, is very unlikely, especially given the huge variety of small back porch compost tumbler bins and similar composting models available that are built specifically for small spaces. These units are very affordable, but even if you don't have the money to purchase a small back porch compost tumbler for your home or apartment, there are ways to build a small compost bin for yourself for very little money. There is simply no reason to avoid composting your kitchen waste, so if you don't compost - start!
One of the excuses people often give not to compost is that they do not have the space available. This, however, is very unlikely, especially given the huge variety of small back porch compost tumbler bins and similar composting models available that are built specifically for small spaces. These units are very affordable, but even if you don't have the money to purchase a small back porch compost tumbler for your home or apartment, there are ways to build a small compost bin for yourself for very little money. There is simply no reason to avoid composting your kitchen waste, so if you don't compost - start!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Electric Garage Heaters to Keep Away the Cold
Brrr... it's getting cold, and my garage is not a fun place to be when it is cold. So I'm starting to have electric garage heaters envy. These neat devices can be installed on the roof or wall in your garage, and can make your garage a cozy, cozy place without worrying about propane fumes and venting issues. They are very safe to use, and incredibly efficient as well.
Amazon.com apparently has some great electric garage heater selections. Funny, I still think of Amazon as a place to buy books and music, but I know that in reality it is much, much more. Still, electric garage heaters? Yup. Take a look, and you may be surprised at the deals on electric garage heater that they have there.
Amazon.com apparently has some great electric garage heater selections. Funny, I still think of Amazon as a place to buy books and music, but I know that in reality it is much, much more. Still, electric garage heaters? Yup. Take a look, and you may be surprised at the deals on electric garage heater that they have there.
Cheap Wooden Sheds
So I am just dying to live in the country again, with a lot of acreage, animals and some beautiful wooden storage buildings. I was recently looking at some wooden storage sheds online, daydreaming of course, and was shocked at how expensive they could be! Are there options for cheap wooden sheds?
The answer is yes, and you can read about some solutions here at the article and hub about "Cheap Wooden Sheds." Not only will you find some great suggestions about how to save on wooden garden sheds, there are also some great videos to watch as well!
So, now that I have found some solutions to my fantasy shed problem, I'm back to dreaming about living in the country again...
The answer is yes, and you can read about some solutions here at the article and hub about "Cheap Wooden Sheds." Not only will you find some great suggestions about how to save on wooden garden sheds, there are also some great videos to watch as well!
So, now that I have found some solutions to my fantasy shed problem, I'm back to dreaming about living in the country again...
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