Wood, Snow, and Sled Dog – Part One

The role of wood in our life off-grid cannot be under estimated. We heat our home exclusively with it, so when trees fall, we use them for firewood and furniture both, depending on the kind and quality. The scrap generated from the wood shop also keep us in kindling. Most of our neighbors plan months […]
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Nov, 25, 2012
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If People Were Trees

A Poem in Pictures By Daniel Dunbar When it comes time for the taking Of all not mine to keep May I have the grace to freely offer And gently be received. […]
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Nov, 16, 2012
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Dyeing without Killing

One of the biggest differences between custom and mass produced furniture has to do with the finish. How a piece is finished determines not only the outer beauty, but influences the quality of wood chosen for the piece as well. For example, this summer Dan refinished a shoe bench for my sister. After sanding away […]
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Nov, 10, 2012
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