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 Building a home 
Building a roof can be a big challengeBuilding freedom at Shelter Institute in MaineMaking a sunny home in the California wildernessIn pursuit of independence Alternate Energy 
A solar-powered house makes sense, both for you and the environmentJack Stewart knows solarHere is one way to use the sun to heat your waterHow to wire your home for solar electricityWater pump blues? Consider the trusty ram pump Environment/Health 
Global warming: the causes an solutionsThe bout with drought…two ecologically responsible alternatives!Some healthy advice about canning and botulismSome poisonous advice about scorpions, snakes and spidersThe Spotted Owl and the great Orego timber war Farm/garden 
Tips on controlling your garden pests naturallyThe Invisible GardenerJust for kids  Plant a spring gardenOklahomans help pave the way for small-scale catfish farmers Country living/Crafts/Cooking 
A tale from Mother Goose, IIDesign some nifty tee shirts with tie-dyingHow to can peaches and tomatoesBackwoods Home RecipesGrandma, Grandpa and the exploding outhousePro and anti-gunners square off with songs |