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    Rusted hog wire on deck edge

    I really like the look of rusted hog wire panels and some black metal upright poles I've got for around the edge of the deck, but I'm concerned that the rust will continually drip onto the wood and stain it. The deck is stained, but it's still vulnerable, it seems. I don't know if there's...
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    Metal legs for a shed?

    I am working on an outdoor 2' x 4' "broom closet" shed that will sit outside the back door for raincoats, muddy shoes, hardware stuff, etc. It will be sitting on a deck and I just realized I need to keep a lot of air circulation underneath it so it won't rot the deck. I figure there will be...
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    Solar Hot Water Heater

    Reposting this. I probably put it in the wrong place the first time :) After studying several different ways to do this, we've decided to use an old hot water heater inner tank, put it in an insulated box sprayed black with a glass cover. Lots of these on YouTube, and it seems the least...
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    Solar Hot Water Heater

    After studying several different ways to do this, we've decided to use an old hot water heater inner tank, put it in an insulated box sprayed black with a glass cover. Lots of these on YouTube, and it seems the least maintenance-oriented way to do it, and the most effective in mild winters...
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    Cob building?

    Anyone here done this? I want to build a small seed-starting "greenhouse" with an insulated cobb back wall and an opposite glass wall to let the heat in. I know the basics, needs an overhanging roof, keep it up off the wet soil, I definitely have the right soil, super heavy clay,. I've seen...
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    Bug Spray?

    I've tried searching here and can't find anything. Do you guys make a bug spray that will kill those hover flies that hang out under pine trees? Maybe even gnats that are troublesome in the summer? I read somewhere that spraying rubbing alcohol on them will do it, it kind of works, but it...
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    Armoire or Hutch or Wooden Cabinet as small outdoor tool shed?

    i need a small tool shed for a protected spot in the shade. Seems like there's a lot of these around, and they have interesting designs, better than I could do with plywood, but has anyone been able to paint/seal one of these to be really water tight? Or would it be a maintenance nightmare?
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    Favorite Zucchini recipe?

    Well, it's mid summer and there's a lot of them. What are your favorites? Can they be canned? Trying not to freeze things, so how can I keep these wonderful guys all year? :)
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    Any good itch remedies?

    anyone getting good results to stop itching from bug bites? I have had good luck with clove oil in the past, but I can't find mine. Hoping there are a few other things. Thanks.
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    What is your one indulgence you allow yourself?

    It's hard work doing things by hand, it often takes whole days sometimes as the things mount, circumstances don't cooperate, etc. What do you use that makes your life a little easier? I love paper towels, and I used to feel guilty using them, but I figure I do everything else without...
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    New to the forum

    Hello, new to the forum, and wanted to introduce myself. I am living off the grid in a rural place, solar, gravity flow water, passive solar house in a mild climate. Lots of critters messing with all of it! Still some installations to commit to. Hoping to learn more and looking forward to...
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