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Going Underground

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Despite our farmhouse expansion plans, the locations of the pole and the electrical feed at the corner of the house made it next to impossible to raise the line to a safe height. Rather than risk an unpleasant tangle with the backhoe, we opted to lower the line.

Limitless Possibilities

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Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. –Jamie Paolinetti

Take Cover

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One of the biggest challenges in home renovations—and building in general—is the weather.

Barefoot in the Garden

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And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. —Khalil Gibran

Salvaging House Materials

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I've already mentioned that as we’re revamping our farmhouse, we’re doing our best to salvage and reuse materials, such as wall studs, baseboards and doors, from the original structure whenever possible.

Dreaming is Planning

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"Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” –Gloria Steinem

The A List: Pickle-worthy Veggies and Fruits

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Ensure the best pickles you can pack by starting with the best-quality fresh produce.

You Can Pickle That!

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The age-old preservation method of pickling still finds an honored place at the table.

Geothermal Blooper: Some Geyser Action

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When it comes to construction, particularly remodels, surprises are part and parcel. That said, nothing could prepare me for a geyser in my front yard.

Quick Craft: Chalkboard Labels

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Affix these homemade labels to your home's storage containers so you can swap out their contents with no hassle.

Enthusiasm is Contagious

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Enthusiasm is contagious. You can start an epidemic. ~Unknown

An Eye on Value

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Do you remember when I made mention of a "future” upstairs. Well, it’s no longer a phase to be completed at our leisure.

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