My Big Dream

Mangoes in our forest garden.
Mangoes in our forest garden.

After realizing how much I love planting/creating forest gardens, I’ve decided to make a large forest garden in about 5-10 years for my ‘retirement plan’. I don’t have the money now and am not sure exactly where the farm will be, but I know the power of positive thoughts, confidence and persistently working toward a goal.

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Nectre Bakers Oven/Woodstove Review


Hey guys, after 2 years of use, I figured I would give my honest opinion and review of the Nectre bakers oven. As an off grid cookstove option, this stove is very versatile and can be used for both a main heat source, as well as a way of cooking and baking without the need for electricity.

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40ft Shipping Containers Transformed Into Amazing Off-Grid Family Home


There are easier, less expensive ways to build a home like this than using containers. I’m showing it anyway because the over all design is lovely and efficient and has lots of good ideas.

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Top Rated Multi-Fuel, Multi-Use Rocket Stove


I built this Rocket Stove from scrap metal to serve as a daily use wood stove at a training center. I wanted it to be long-lasting, efficient, and work well, and be able to use various fuels including scrounged branches, wood chips, split wood, and eventually pellets.

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Mechanical light cottage morphs sliding skin with use/seasons


When his mother began talking about putting a prefab in her backyard, Caspar Schols- a physicist by training- was working at a tech firm, but had always loved architecture and asked if he could design her something special.

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