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Episode 56 -- Emma Moves a House Part 3
My favorite old house restoration project. How my beginner DIY projects have lasted over the years.
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 55 -- Emma Moves a House Part 2
Part 2 of the saga of moving an old house to my property and how I learned DIY skills.
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 54 -- Emma Moves a House Part 1
The first installment of the saga of moving and restoring an old house, including The Great Flood and The Ice Storm of the Century.
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 53 - Recreational Needlework
Why is needlework helpful, even if not specifically for utilitarian purposes? Using needlework to lower stress levels. and create beauty.
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 52 -- Utility Needlework
Why is it important to have sewing and needlework skills, especially in hard times? What kinds of skills are helpful?
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 51 -- Cooking From Scratch
The benefits of cooking from scratch, plus a little history of processed foods and many things we depend on in the grocery store.
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 50 -- Pros & Cons of Canning Part 2
What are the advantages of canning? How can you make your own canned goods specific to your own preferences.
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 49 -- Pros & Cons of Canning Part 1
Preserving the harvest from our gardens is important and canning can be a big part of that. Does canning fit into your lifestyle?
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 48 -- Pros & Cons of Gardening in the 21st Century
Gardening is a big topic in the prepper community. The general consensus is that we should all know how to grow our own food. However, there are both…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 47 -- Skills From the Past: Gardening & Quilting
How did my garden perform this year? Plus, I'm preparing to demonstrate hand quilting at a heritage festival later in the fall.
1 year, 9 months ago