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Paul Wheaton, www.permies.com |
Tuesday, 12th June 2012

1) use a good cast iron skillet with a glassy-smooth cooking surface (i.e. Griswold or Wagner). The new cast iron with the rough cooking surface is gonna be frustrating (Lodge Logic).

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Mark Anslow |
Thursday, 31st May 2012

When I first built a cold frame I felt very pleased with myself – especially since I had managed to salvage almost all of the materials involved.

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A Rocha Brazil |
Monday, 21st May 2012

Through training workshops, A Rocha Brazil is mobilizing communities and churches to respond to the environmental challenges in their neighbourhoods. Here's the story of how one innovative...

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Tony Martin |
Wednesday, 9th May 2012

IBC tanks, as Intermediate Bulk Containers are known, are approximately 1.1m3 tanks usually made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a galvanised steel framework sitting on a...

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Ryan Avila |
Thursday, 26th April 2012

Some of the best decorative pieces are the ones you make yourself from supplies you already have lying around. You'd be amazed at the possibilities for all the 'junk' that's built up in your...

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Simon Mitchell |
Friday, 20th April 2012

Ever since I learned about Buckminster Fuller at art college, I have wanted to experiment with making human-scale geodesics.

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Dr Ben Kim |
Friday, 13th April 2012

This is for fudge and brownie lovers out there who want to enjoy their decadent squares and still respect themselves in the morning!

Start by adding about two cups of almond butter to a...

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Abram Mclaughlin, Scotland |
Thursday, 5th April 2012

I recently made this compost tumbler for my partner, Ju, who is a keen organic gardener. Ju does not like mice and our old composting system was not mouse proof. I would hear squeals every time...