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Fixing Our Lime MISTAKE

We made a mistake and used the wrong type of lime on our stone walls. So it's time to rectify it. It's time for a classic undo, redo. We'll also talk a little bit about some of the reading and research that led us to make the decisions we did. We'll talk about the…

Replacing ROTTEN Lintels (in a Stone Building)

We discovered some significant rot and water damage in two wooden lintels during the renovation of the bathroom in our abandoned Portugal property. After procrastinating for some time (because we had no idea how to approach a lintel replacement project) we did a bunch of research and reading so we could make a plan. …

How (NOT) to Put Up a Tent – Off Grid Living Part 8

Our off grid camp is almost complete. We've built the circular deck and the kitchen (and solar) shed, now we just need somewhere to eat, sleep and shelter. We purchased a large Sibley 600 Twin Bell Tent from Canvascamp (not sponsored) and all we have to do is... erect it. It turns out, putting…

Building a Circular Deck: Framing – Off Grid Living Part 2

After much planning, designing and ordering of timber, we're ready to start building the sub-frame for our new off-grid living setup. It's a 26-sided polygon to fit within a (mostly) circular structure on our property that used to be used for threshing of things. It was primarily used for drying corn and other crops harvested…

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Knitting Needles

I've only just started knitting again and have had to upgrade from my original Symfonie needles (they tend to snap quite easily). I have a set of stainless steel needles from ChiaoGoo and also an ebony set from Lantern Moon.

I like both! The stainless steel was a little hard to get used to but yarn really glides on them. I like the look and feel of the Lantern Moon set too, but unfortunately they don't come in all the sizes I tend to use so I now end up switching between the two sets.

Crochet Hooks

I've tried loads of different single hooks to find the 'perfect' hook. I finally found what I was looking for in the Clover soft touch range. The hook glides well and the thumb rest is really comfortable. Unfortunately they don't seem to be available in a set, so I have a jar full of all the sizes I like to use.

Tunisian Crochet Hooks

My favourites are these from Lantern Moon, they're super comfortable and glide really well, and the best bit is that they swivel. They are also compatible with the KnitPro Symfonie hooks (these seem less sturdy but also glide well).

I also have a set from ChiaoGoo made from bamboo. These are very lightweight but I find that they can snag on some yarns (a nail file often helps to make the hook head better).

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