Jenn Greenleaf | March 2, 2010
In keeping with the information being presented on this blog recently about self-sufficiency, we’re going to talk about how to raise pigs. Raising pigs isn’t as difficult as many believe. Here are some links to lead you: How to Raise Healthy Pigs Keeping a Pig For Meat? How to do Things: Care For a Pig [...]
Category: budget, conservation, economy, permits, planning, storage |
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Jenn Greenleaf | February 27, 2010
Self-sufficiency is on the minds of many consumers, particularly those who are already implementing the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” practice into their households. With these principles in mind, it’s a smoother transition into self-sufficiency. Why? Because these homeowners are looking for ways to reuse household items and, in the case of composting, this is achievable. [...]
Category: budget, compost, conservation, economy, flowering plants, gardening, gas price, houseplants, landscaping, lawn care, maintenance, plants, shrubs, yard |
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Jenn Greenleaf | February 24, 2010
Let’s face it; being more self-sufficient should be touching most of our lives by now. However, taking this step is difficult for many. There are a number of ways to be more self-sufficient in our homes, and in an economy that’s struggling as ours is, it could help to explore and implement some or all [...]
Category: budget, conservation, economy, energy tips, green building, home improvement project, maintenance, planning |
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Jenn Greenleaf | July 26, 2009
While the majority of contractors out there are trustworthy and honest, there are always one or two sour ones in the bunch. Like with everything else, consumers must be aware of such issues. Here are some tips to follow when choosing a contractor you can trust: Before choosing a contractor, create a list of what [...]
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Jenn Greenleaf | February 17, 2009
When something sounds too good to be true when buying a home, chances are you are absolutely right. It is important to be your own detective when it comes to investigating potential properties. Yes, you will still need to go through the inspection process if you go through the home and the property with a [...]
Category: economy, maintenance, planning |
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Tags: home buying, home inspections, income property