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Read the review of Building Your Permaculture Property here!
Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen will be hanging out in the forums until this Friday answering questions and sharing their experiences with you all.
At the end of this week, we'll make a drawing for 4 lucky winners to win a copy of Building Your Permaculture Property. From now until Friday, all new posts in the Permaculture Design forum are eligible to win.
To win, you must use a name that follows our naming policy and you must have your email set up to receive the Daily-ish email. Higher quality posts are weighed more highly than posts that just say, "Wow, that's really cool! I want to win!"
When the four winners are selected, they will be announced in this thread and their email address will be sent to the publisher, and the publisher will sort out the delivery details with the winners.
Please remember that we favour perennial discussion. The threads you start will last beyond the event. You don't need to use Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen's names to get their attention. We like these threads to be accessible to everyone, and some people may not post their experiences if the thread is directed to the author alone.
Posts in this thread won't count as an entry to win a copy of the book, but please say "Hi!" to Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen and make them feel welcome!
Please join me in welcoming Zach Loeks, Instructor of the Food Guild Design Course at EcosystemU!
Read the review of the Food Guild Design Course here!
Zach Loeks will be hanging out in the forums until this Friday answering questions and sharing his experiences with you all.
At the end of this week, we'll make a drawing for 4 lucky winners a ticket to the Food Guild Design Course. From now until Friday, all new posts in the Permaculture Design Forum forum are eligible to win.
To win, you must use a name that follows our naming policy and you must have your email set up to receive the Daily-ish email. Higher quality posts are weighed more highly than posts that just say, "Wow, that's really cool! I want to win!"
When the four winners are selected, they will be announced in this thread and their email address will be sent to the publisher, and the publisher will sort out the delivery details with the winners.
Please remember that we favour perennial discussion. The threads you start will last beyond the event. You don't need to use Zach Loeks' name to get his attention. We like these threads to be accessible to everyone, and some people may not post their experiences if the thread is directed to the author alone.
Posts in this thread won't count as an entry to win a ticket to the course, but please say "Hi!" to Zach Loeks and make him feel welcome!
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Read the review of Building Your Permaculture Property here!
Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen will be hanging out in the forums until this Friday answering questions and sharing their experiences with you all.
At the end of this week, we'll make a drawing for 4 lucky winners to win a copy of Building Your Permaculture Property. From now until Friday, all new posts in the Permaculture Design forum are eligible to win.
To win, you must use a name that follows our naming policy and you must have your email set up to receive the Daily-ish email. Higher quality posts are weighed more highly than posts that just say, "Wow, that's really cool! I want to win!"
When the four winners are selected, they will be announced in this thread and their email address will be sent to the publisher, and the publisher will sort out the delivery details with the winners.
Please remember that we favour perennial discussion. The threads you start will last beyond the event. You don't need to use Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen's names to get their attention. We like these threads to be accessible to everyone, and some people may not post their experiences if the thread is directed to the author alone.
Posts in this thread won't count as an entry to win a copy of the book, but please say "Hi!" to Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen and make them feel welcome!
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- manual baler must make a standard size bale
- must be made out of dimensional lumber
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following as pictures or a video (<2 mins):
- materials used to construct the manual baler
- progress of building the manual baler
- the completed manual baler
From Paul Wheaton, "People with homesteads are seeking people with REAL experience and skill. People seeking homesteading opportunities want to build REAL experience and skill.
This book is an attempt to bridge these two communities. People seeking homesteading opportunities are provided a way to accomplish hundreds of things and document them for free. Eventually, they will be able to peruse hundreds of homestead opportunities. And people with homesteads will be able to peruse hundreds of homesteaders that have proven their worth.
Active homesteaders use SKIP to build their skills for their own benefit. The verification of their skills lends weight to their words on our forums. Some people already have land and use SKIP to build their skills for caring for their land."
From Mike Haasl, "The purpose of the book is to:
- fully describe the SKIP system
- show potential benefactors how robust the program is
- give aspiring homesteaders/permaculture folks a list of skills that they can complete
- summarize a huge amount of details into a format that is easy to read, distribute and gift
This book does not:
- teach you how to do each skill
- directly connect you with an heir/benefactor/land share'
Table of Contents
Where to Buy
Additional Buying Options - TBA (After the Kickstarter)
From Paul Wheaton, "People with homesteads are seeking people with REAL experience and skill. People seeking homesteading opportunities want to build REAL experience and skill.
This book is an attempt to bridge these two communities. People seeking homesteading opportunities are provided a way to accomplish hundreds of things and document them for free. Eventually, they will be able to peruse hundreds of homestead opportunities. And people with homesteads will be able to peruse hundreds of homesteaders that have proven their worth.
Active homesteaders use SKIP to build their skills for their own benefit. The verification of their skills lends weight to their words on our forums. Some people already have land and use SKIP to build their skills for caring for their land."
From Mike Haasl, "The purpose of the book is to:
- fully describe the SKIP system
- show potential benefactors how robust the program is
- give aspiring homesteaders/permaculture folks a list of skills that they can complete
- summarize a huge amount of details into a format that is easy to read, distribute and gift
This book does not:
- teach you how to do each skill
- directly connect you with an heir/benefactor/land share'
Table of Contents
Where to Buy
Additional Buying Options - TBA (After the Kickstarter)
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will deep clean and polish a stainless steel sink.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- only natural and nontoxic cleaners and polishes
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of deep cleaning and polishing a stainless steel sink
- show and describe what you cleaned and polished the stainless steel sink with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will remove knobs from shower or sink faucets to clean under.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- only natural cleaners
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of removing knobs from shower or sink faucets to clean under
- show and describe what you cleaned the knobs/faucets with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will run a “self clean” cycle in a washing machine (or manual option with vinegar).
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- only natural cleaners
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of running a “self clean” cycle in a washing machine (or manual option with vinegar)
- show and describe what you cleaned the washing machine with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will clean out the exhaust duct on a clothes dryer.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- Clean out the entire duct
- Clean the outlet
- Remove lint trap and clean out behind it
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of cleaning out the duct and the area downstream of the lint trap on a clothes dryer
- before and after of the outlet
- show and describe what you cleaned the exhaust duct with
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will clean interior walls and ceilings of a room.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- only natural cleaners
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of cleaning interior walls and ceilings of a room
- show and describe what you cleaned the walls and ceiling with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will clean the grout in a shower or on a tile floor.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- only natural cleaners
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of cleaning the grout in a shower or on a tile floor
- show and describe what you cleaned the shower or tile with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will clean a carpet with water (or steam) and suction.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
- 100 sq ft minimum
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of cleaning a carpet with water (or steam) and suction
- show and describe what you cleaned the carpet with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will remove a tough stain from carpet.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- only natural cleaners
- steam is ok in conjunction with suction
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of removing a tough stain from carpet
- show and describe what you cleaned the carpet with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will clean a carpet with water (or steam) and suction.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
- 100 sq ft minimum
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of cleaning a carpet with water (or steam) and suction
- show and describe what you cleaned the carpet with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will deep clean a couch with water and suction.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
- steam is ok in conjunction with suction
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of deep cleaning a couch
- show and describe what you cleaned the couch with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will clean a set of curtains.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
- steam is ok in conjunction with suction
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of cleaning a set of curtains
- show and describe what you cleaned the curtains with
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will make a feather duster.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- if using wood it must be untreated and sanded down to prevent splinters
- if oiled you must use a nontoxic oil (e.g. linseed oil)
- must use natural feathers on the feather duster
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of making a feather duster
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will make a mop.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must be made of untreated wood
- must be sanded down to prevent splinters
- must be oiled with a nontoxic oil (e.g. linseed oil)
- must use natural fibers on the mop head
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of making a mop
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will make a broom. Broom bristles can be made from various different natural materials, such as "broom corn" (sorgum), branches (heather and birch branches are common, as are branches from the broom plant), weeds, or even fibres (like palm fibre). (More on the history of brooms can be found here and )
The bristles can be attached to the broom with various materials, from twine to string to wire.
This is a video on making a sorgum ("broom corn") broom with wire:
This one is made with branches (called a besom broom):
This one is made with palm fronds (note, it would need a handle):
This one is made from the ribs of coconut fronds (note, it would need a handle)
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must be made of untreated wood
- must be sanded down to prevent splinters
- must be oiled with a nontoxic oil (e.g. linseed oil)
- must use natural fibers or materials on the broom head
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of making a broom
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will remove mold from a place.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- not on food
- mold is on a permanent part of the house
- maybe window sill or a spot on the ceiling
- if using a cleaning solution, it must be non-toxic to the point of being edible-ish
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of removing mold from a place
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will set up an outside classroom area.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- room for 10 students to face an instructor
- chalk board or video screen
- rain protected
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of setting up an outside classroom area
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will set up a huge permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- room for 16 people to sit facing each other
- permanent weather resistant seating
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of setting up a huge permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will set up a big permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- room for 8 people to sit facing each other
- permanent weather resistant seating
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of setting up a big permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will set up a huge semi-permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- room for 16 people to sit facing each other
- semi-permanent weather resistant seating
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of setting up a huge semi-permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will set up a big semi-permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- room for 8 people to sit facing each other
- semi-permanent weather resistant seating
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of setting up a big semi-permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will set up a semi-permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area. Perhaps a picnic table or 3 log bench...
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- semi-permanent weather resistant seating for 2 or more people
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of setting up a semi-permanent outside eating/gathering/relaxing area
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will install large enough house numbers for Emergency Responders to see.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use nontoxic materials
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of installing large enough house numbers for Emergency Responders to see
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will install a mailbox by the street.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- the post must be rot resistant (black locust, cedar, metal, etc)
- no pressure treated wood or cement
- the post for the mailbox must be installed such that it does not topple over easily
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of installing a mailbox by the street
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will replace a locking door knob.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must install or replace a door knob with one that locks
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of replacing a locking door knob
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will install coat hooks by a door to the outside.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must be mounted to a stud
- needs to be two hooks (could be one fixture that has two hooks on it)
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of installing coat hooks by a door to the outside (mounted to a stud)
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will make a moth or pest repellent sachet.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use plant material
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of making a moth or pest repellent sachet
- show and describe what is making the sachet moth or pest repellent
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will installing a medicine cabinet that goes in the wall between the studs.
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of installing a medicine cabinet that goes in the wall between the studs
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will repair a ding in drywall or plaster.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must use nontoxic materials when possible
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of repairing a ding in drywall or plaster
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will hang a shelf level.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- the shelf level must be mounted to studs
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of hanging a shelf level (mounted to studs)
- show that it is actually level
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will hang a picture or mirror level with two fasteners.
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- this is for frames with two mounting points
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of hanging a picture or mirror level with two fasteners
- Show how it is actually level
This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.
In this Badge Bit, you will find a wall stud and hang a picture (first try with the nail hitting the stud).
To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- must get the nail in the wall stud on the first try
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
- before, during, and after of finding a wall stud and hanging a picture (the nail must hit the stud on the first try)
- demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
