Category Archives: Outside the Home

2011 SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup

by Michelle Posted on September 17, 2011

We spent the day, not at the beach, but at home. Yes, at home. Why, you might ask? Because the power steering fluid left the Pontiac. So, we picked up my coworker, set up the phones, ate some junk food, … Continue reading →

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I am an Urban Homesteader

by Michelle Posted on February 21, 2011

I know what to do. I know where the resources are. I’ve written, somewhat extensively on the subject. Today: I am an Urban Homesteader. In 2008, I self-published my first of two books with Dr. Deborah Tolman. With her knowledge … Continue reading →

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Allergies, Asthma & Your Immune System

by Michelle Posted on January 25, 2011

It was the year 2000. I was chatting with my favorite professor (or soon to be) after the MSU class. We did this occasionally. Since, I love idea swapping and learning all that I can, and my friend enjoyed sharing … Continue reading →

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ICF v. Cob

by Michelle Posted on January 24, 2011

This will be a sort of series describing the differences between ICF construction and Cob(b) construction. When I started my new job, I quipped the basic difference between my husband and me is that he’s ICF and I’m Cob housing. … Continue reading →

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