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Quote of the day

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The aging homesteader

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Northern Lights alert

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Talk me out of (or into) a ukulele

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The simple pleasures of the day (please add your own)

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Growing Apple Trees From Seed Naturally

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How do I learn to read music?

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Americans, please don't use 2 letter abbreviations for your state!

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The death of rats - need inspiration for some discworld fan art

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How to save fuel when driving?

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Cigar box guitar and variations

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art

Oil paint as wood stain?

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What to make with just Flour and Water?

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BREAKING WORLD NEWS! VERY IMPORTANT!

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Victory gardens, 2026 version: what are your plans?

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Expedient insulation

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Geoff Lawton says grain is not really worth the while - what are your thoughts?

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Pool to pond?

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Creative Spices for Apple Butter - recipes please

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Knee replacement in three weeks and one day

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Northern Lights alert

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Non-plywood subfloor options?

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Looking for a Career

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Long lasting sandal recommendations?

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Fixing pond issues naturally

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Pickled Fish?

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The Natural Philosophy of Dragons

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ethics and philosophy

my thoughts are sometimes better expressed by others.....

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Kombucha instead of vinegar in water-bath canned pickles?

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Female 54 seeking female, midwest USA

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Meet Alyosha – The Eco-Builder Who’s Been Playing with Mud (Professionally) for 15 Years!

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The death of rats - need inspiration for some discworld fan art

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What is wrong with my post?

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Please ID this vine (or___?)

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My Monitor Barndominium Greenhouse project

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Upcycling/Receiving Free Garden Materials in Japan: My Experience

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Post Cool Bug Pics

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Haiku chain

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What Are Your Favorite Fruit Wines?

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What do I do with all of this summer squash?

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wiki

Concise Guide to Promoting Your Stuff on Permies . com

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use a real sounding name - no edge cases please

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jokes

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You know you're a permie when...

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Traffic noise distances

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