Roman concrete was a material used in construction during the late Roman Republic until the fading of the Roman Empire. Roman concrete was based on a hydraulic-setting cement. Recently, it has been found that it
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Toward A No-Cost Garden: Grow Your Own Food For Next To Nothing…
Patrick Dolan is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is
An Off The Grid, Zero Waste, Profitable Permaculture Farm…
Atitlan Organics is located in the small Mayan village of Tzununa, which is located on the north shore of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Founded in 2010, they have focused on building
Growing Potatoes In Straw – No Dig Potatoes…
In 2012 I made a short video about how to grow potatoes in straw. I was going to post this video at the end of the growing season
Lab Accident Led To Discovery Of A Battery That Could Last Up To 400 Years…
University of California, Irvine researchers were just trying to create better nanowires as a substitute for normal rechargeable batteries when they accidentally developed a rechargeable battery that could
29 States Just Banned Laws About Seeds…
With little notice, more than two dozen state legislatures have passed “seed-preemption laws” designed to block counties and cities from adopting their own rules on the use of
How To Grow Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cancer Fighting Turmeric…
Turmeric has a peppery, flavor, best described as a cross between an orange and ginger. Its one of the ingredients used to make curry. Turmeric contains Curcumin, whose
New Zealand Now Recognizes ALL Animals As Sentient Beings!
New Zealand has just set a great example to the world by recognizing what animal lovers have known forever- that our furry friends are as sentient as we are, and
Building A Cost-Efficient Swimming Pool for Less Than $3,000…
Are you looking to build an in-ground swimming pool without breaking the bank? In this article, we’ll explore the inspiring journey of an individual who successfully constructed their
Using A Shipping Container As An Underground Shelter / Root Cellar…
Did you know that there are over 17 million shipping containers in the world, with only a fraction of them being used? That means there is a vast
Why Organic, Sustainable Farming Matters – Portrait Of A Farmer…
When it comes to your food, nature always has the last word. Most pro-organic documentaries make their point by taking stabs at the cruelty and other evils involved
Man Builds 12×12 Tiny Pallet Cabin With Free Pallet Wood…
Kevin Bentley, based in Georgia (and a tiny house fan) shares his “Pallet Cabin” with us – one he made from recycled and free pallet wood. This cabin,
Living On A 4 Season Houseboat – Beautiful Floating Tiny House!
In this video, we meet Bonnie from Wakefield, Québec, Canada who is living on a gorgeous tiny house boat that is full of character and charm. The River
Family Builds 6 Tiny Homes For Hotel On An Old Portland Parking Lot…
After 7 years living in an RV, Pam and Bruce Westra wanted to continue tiny space exploration in their new hometown of Portland, Oregon. Partnering with fellow RVer,
A Brilliant Yurt Design That Mixes Tradition With Super Modern Construction…
In this video, we’re meeting Pat from Yurta to get a behind the scenes look at how they make traditional yurts with natural materials while incorporating some very
How To Make A “Water Ram” Off-Grid Water Pump That Requires No Electricity…
A hydraulic ram pump is a pressure pump primarily used to pump water in remote areas where a power source such as electricity or fuel is limited or unavailable.
Class Action Suits Against Monsanto Mount As American Farmers Lose Millions Of Acres Of Crops…
A growing amount of anger and outrage against Monsanto has culminated in a number class action lawsuits being filed against the agrochemcial giant. At issue now are the devastating effects of
How To Build A Thermosiphon To Generate Unlimited Hot Water Without Electricity…
So, you’re tired of being at the mercy of the electric company when it comes to hot water, huh? Well, fear not, because we have a solution that
City Asks Couple To Remove Their Front Garden & Put It Back To Lawn…
As they’re about to turn 50, and wanting to adopt a more healthy lifestyle, Josée and Michel decide to plant a vegetable garden outside their home in the
3-Acre Food Forest Produces Food Fast…
Imagine stepping into a lush oasis, where the air is thick with the scent of blooming flowers and the ground beneath your feet is teeming with life. A
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