The chicken coop gets a new wall

    Jul 23, 2007 | DIY, Homesteading Life, House & Home

    Some are probably wondering where we disappeared to this weekend although we usually go pretty silent over the weekends and that’s usually because we’re working so hard. This weekend we decided to throw ourselves back into some work and started the to...

    Every project has a practice project

    Jul 22, 2007 | DIY, House & Home

    It seems that around here there is a practice project for every one of our major renovation projects. For example, the lower wall by the front door is in dire need of new plaster. It’s a major project and of course very visible to everyone entering our house so...

    Our venture into gooseberry wine

    Jul 19, 2007 | DIY, Garden, House & Home

    I figure it’s about time for an update about the gooseberry wine we are attempting to create. In case you missed our first post, you can read it here.Did I mention we won’t be able to drink it for a year? Woohoo 🙂 Which is actually one of the reasons we...

    Is it cool enough for ya?

    Jul 17, 2007 | DIY, Food, House & Home

    Our refrigerator is on the fritz. It’s not really been normal since we moved in January but now with it being above 90 on some days, it’s clear that the fridge is not performing like it should be. Overnight it gets down to the 60s and the fridge still...

    Fabulous Farmhouse Searches Vol. 6

    Jul 12, 2007 | Blogging, DIY, Garden, House & Home, Money

    This will be a somewhat short list of searches this week but at last there are a few new ones to talk about. I tried to keep them short today because I have a lot of other stuff to get done but keep searching everyone! 😉 does egg plant grow on a vine No. Eggplants are...

    Regulated chimney sweeps?

    Jul 12, 2007 | DIY, Homesteading Life, House & Home

    I have to say that there are some things here in Germany that really perplex me. Today we had a visit from a chimney sweep who I guess is delegated to our area. Once a year they come around and check out the chimney, heater, etc. to make sure that everything is...