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11 ways to open a stuck jar lid

Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:31 AM
by Networx.com
There's more than one way to get into that jar of pickle goodness.

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Is there room in the market for small organic dairy farmers?
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 4:26 PM by Shea Gunther
'Betting The Farm' tells the story of a group of intrepid organic farmers struggling to keep their small Maine dairy farms alive. Learn about how MOO Milk is fighting for a place in your refrigerator.
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Everybody's a critic [Friday link clump]
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 3:30 PM by Matt Hickman
This week: How Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation is getting it wrong and why the minimalist living movement needs a poster boy that's not a millionaire. Plus, David Pogue loves himself some LEDs.
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Why plumbers are heroes [Infographic]
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 11:39 AM by Matt Hickman
Nothing quite says World Water Day like a quality infographic. Here's one that captures the grim realities of the world's sanitation crisis while paying tribute to the unsung saviors of safe drinking water: Plumbers.
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A bugophobe's guide to beekeeping
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 5:28 PM by Stacie Boschma
When her curiosity and concern about colony collapse disorder reached a peak, this writer put her deep, personal fear of bees aside. Sort of.
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Three easy, small herb garden ideas
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 10:41 AM by Networx.com
You can create a clever herb garden that takes up very little space.
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Why you should be more worried about pollination than a bee sting
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 7:21 PM by Tom Oder
Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.
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Steam your way to allergen-free clean: Vapor steam cleaners
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 3:30 PM by Matt Hickman
With spring's arrival, many allergy sufferers focus on the histamine havoc caused by pollen. But don't forget about household allergens like dust mites and a crucial tool in combatting them.
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Winter rewind 2013: 20 posts to revisit
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 9:30 AM by Matt Hickman
What do garden gnomes, Bloomberg-approved micro-apartments and 12-year-olds with a fondness for bubble insulation all have in common? They're all featured in this past winter's most popular posts.
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Decreased risk of default a boon for energy-efficient homeowners
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 6:29 PM by Matt Hickman
Zeroing in on a sample of 71,000 loans taken out over a 10-year period on both traditional and Energy Star-rated homes, a new study finds that owners of the latter are 32 percent less likely to default on a mortgage.
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Hugelkultur: The ultimate raised garden bed
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 6:13 PM by Ramon Gonzalez
Don't let the spelling throw you for a loop. This gardening technique may be hard to spell, but it's easy to understand and implement.
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Traditional Canadian guest bunkhouse goes prefab with Bunkie Co.
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 11:02 AM by Matt Hickman
Two Ontario firms team up to create a charming sleeping cottage concept that, thanks to the use of a CNC router, is more akin to a giant piece of furniture than an actual small-scale structure.
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Maximize space by letting it all hang up
Mon, Mar 18, 2013 7:01 PM by yerdle
Feel like you've used up your available space? Consider your walls and even ceilings a whole new area to conquer.
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Conway meets the modern way: Woodsman slapped with code violations
Mon, Mar 18, 2013 4:18 PM by Matt Hickman
Turtle Island Preserve, the North Carolina educational center operated by self-sufficiency guru Eustace Conway, is shuttered after a surprise visit from code officials.
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The house bunny: Easter '13 edition
Mon, Mar 18, 2013 8:30 AM by Matt Hickman
With everyone's favorite brunch- and bunny-centric religious observance just around the corner, it's time to get decorating with these handmade and eco-friendly Easter/springtime decor picks.
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Corned beef, cabbage and an ample side of links [Friday news clump]
Fri, Mar 15, 2013 2:49 PM by Matt Hickman
This St. Patrick's Day weekend: Mother Nature strikes again at the Farnsworth House, the case against tree-festooned skyscrapers and a bunch of lovely contemporary homes from the Emerald Isle.
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