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4 Ways to Remove Fluoride and Other Harmful Chemicals From Your Water

Here are four ways to effectively remove up to 90%-95% of fluoride and other harmful chemicals in you water.

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6 Fool-Proof Tips For a Successful Garden

As rewarding as it is to produce your own food source, it takes practice and work to refine this pertinent skill. For those who have just discovered their green thumbs, take note of some simple advice that can help your garden grow to its maximum extent.

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7 Ways to Be More Earth-Friendly on Earth Day

In the grand scheme of things, each of us can make a profound difference in our carbon footprint by making some slight changes to how we live. Here are 7 ways we can be more earth-friendly and sustainable.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Have a Medicinal Garden

Make your garden do double duty by growing food and natural medicine! These seven reasons will show you how beneficial it can be.

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Buy Local and Help Your Community Survive

Here are just a few reasons why you should buy as many locally grown and produced products as possible.

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Extending Your Growing Season in Winter: Can Your Garden Survive the Cold?

If you live in cold weather regions, extending your growing season with hoop houses and cold frames could save your crop and even your life, if it means the difference in whether or not your family has enough food to eat.

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Foraging Edible Weeds in Urban Food Deserts

Looking back out at my backyard, I’m wondering how much more food is really out there that I have no idea about.

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From Waste to Water Reservoir: Building a Rain Barrel from a Trash Can

A do-it-yourself guide to creating a rain collection barrel for the self sustaining house. Made from easily accessible items, this project is sure to save you money.

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Gardening During Troubled Times: How to Start a Victory Garden

A survival garden may be just the thing your family needs, as it will passively produce food for your future.

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Grow the Heartiest Tomatoes with These Organic Tips

Follow these organic natural tips and enjoy a juicy crop, perfect for summer salads and fresh sauces.

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Hobby Homesteading: 3 Backyard Livestock Breeds Every Home Should Have

Hobby homesteading is showing up in the sprawling suburban neighborhoods. Here are the most popular small breeds and how to get started.

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Home Invasion: Preventative Security Layers to Protect the Home

It’s not enough these days to tell those who are home alone to have the doors and windows locked at all times or to not open doors for strangers. Minimize the threat of a home break in or home invasion by adding 3 layers of security to prevent your home from being a possible target.

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