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Archives for January 2012

My recomendations to the new wood stove owner.

January 31, 2012 By Mike

I started writing a post on wood heat a few weeks ago but it degenerated into goofiness, I’ll try to keep it together tonight. I’ve been heating with wood for 5 winters now, I love it. It is a labor of love but the savings and satisfaction really make it all worth it.  As I […]

Blogs I Like.

January 30, 2012 By Mike

I was thinking that I’d like to do a post on the blogs I regularly check out. It would be easy to list the usual suspects like The Survival Podcast, The Self Sufficient Gardener, Country Consultant, or Punk Domestics but I wanted to delve a little deeper into my Blogroll. In no particular order: Beat […]

A 5 Question Interview with Paul Wheaton

January 28, 2012 By Mike

 Interview with Paul Wheaton With my new found interest in  Permaculture (and especially Hugelkultur) I decided to swing for the fences and ask the man himself, Paul Wheaton, a few questions. Paul runs things over at Permies.com and Richsoil.com. 1- Does Hugelkultur have a place in every home garden? Yes.  I cannot think of a […]

Fresh Herbs: My Addiction and Secret Shame.

January 26, 2012 By Mike

Fresh Herbs “Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Poor Richard’s Almanac I’ll admit it “My name is Mike and I’m an Herb addict.” It wasn’t always this way, I used to buy my herbs dried in the little jar ( I didn’t know any better). Then along came Andrea and my […]

Leatherman Charge TTi in action.

January 24, 2012 By Mike

I’ve been carrying my Leatherman Charge TTi since I did a review on it a few months ago. I bought the accessories for it, the Leatherman 40-Bit Assortment and the Bit Driver Extension.  I’ve been using the tools every chance I get, but today they really paid off for my co-workers and I. I work […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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