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Shipping Container Tiny Homes: a Builder’s Perspective

By LandCentral

Tiny homes are all the big buzz these days. Their low cost and compatibility with the minimalist lifestyle appeals to a great many folks. At LandCentral, we had an opportunity to chat with Len Marsh, the owner of findmytinyhouse.com located …

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Benefits of Using a Grey Water Recycling System

By LandCentral

If you are reading this article, you most likely are environmentally conscious, and are looking for ways to save money and help the environment. For starters, let’s first define what grey water actually is. Grey water is all the wastewater …

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What Is Permaculture

By LandCentral

Recently, when I asked a potential customer what their plans were for their future property, they said they wanted to use it for Permaculture. Having never heard of this term, I decided to research it. What I discovered was a …

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Canning 101

By LandCentral

With summer fading and autumn beginning, it’s the perfect time to preserve food through canning. Here are a few tips to get you started. First of all, what does canning mean? Technically, canning is the preservation of food that otherwise …

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Simple Ways You Can Help Prevent Wildfires

By LandCentral

With record-high temperatures, severe drought and about 11,600 square-miles of wildfire-ravaged terrain in the nation, is there anything that can be done to prevent these natural disasters? The causes of wildfires include drought, extreme heat and lightning. In 2014, there …

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What To Do When Life Outgrows Your Home

By LandCentral

Once you reach adulthood, your priorities start to change. Eventually, you tire of living with your parents and move into an apartment. Having your own space is a great accomplishment. However, over time, you get tired of paying someone else …

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The Wildlife Gourmet

By LandCentral

Whether you’re an avid camper, preparing for the zombie apocalypse, or somewhere in-between, being able to spot edible plants is a great life skill to have (just ask Bear Grylls). Here is a brief guide to common edible plants that …

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The Nation’s Top 5 Must-See RV Parks

By LandCentral

Some of my fondest childhood memories occurred when that magic time of year rolled around. We stared at the clock on the last day of school, waited for the bell to ring its sweet sound — that sound of summer …

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Tips For Hiring The Right Contractor

By LandCentral

  When hiring a contractor for a big project, it’s easy to make a costly misstep. It could be something minor, such as overpaying because you didn’t get other bids, or a communication error where the finished job doesn’t look …

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