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Creating A Wildlife Pond

Nov 23rd, 2012 | By
Creating A Wildlife Pond

If you are looking for a natural and easy way to add interest to your property and to encourage native species to take up residence, consider making a pond. I am not referring to a pool with koi and other store-bought fish, but rather a wildlife pond. This is a natural feature that you can create and then allow nature to do its work. If you do it right, you will get all kinds of wildlife moving in, from toads and salamanders to birds, dragonflies, and even turtles. With a little initial effort and investment,
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14 Interesting Ideas For Comfortable, Aesthetically Pleasing, Energy-Efficient Off-The-Grid Homebuilding

Sep 10th, 2012 | By
14 Interesting Ideas For Comfortable, Aesthetically Pleasing, Energy-Efficient Off-The-Grid Homebuilding

Going off the grid is about living more efficiently, and for many it is also about getting ready for the dramatic environmental and societal changes that may be coming. But more than anything else, going off the grid is about finally taking complete and total control of your circumstances and the way you choose to live, and this is what motivates off-the-gridders who decide to construct their own brand-new dream homes instead of just purchasing something decent that has already been built. But if this is what you want to do (and if it is,
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