Saturday Tweets: Holiday Edition

December 20, 2014

...tp://t.co/tyqrmuyI0n — Root Simple (@rootsimple) December 16, 2014 An exploration of the basis for patient complaints about the oldness of magazines in waiting rooms: http://t.co/JdHyZpiEER — Root Simple (@rootsimple) December 16, 2014 http://t.co/SKIBog5Bo4: Tiny House Space Saver- Make this great coffee tab… http://t.co/WteWK4SBKu — Root Simple (@rootsimple) December 15, 2014 Will A Gluten-Free Diet Really Make You Healthier? – Consumer Reports...

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Picture Sunday: Light Buckets

Mrs. Homegrown

December 14, 2014

Domesticus

2 Comments

...We saw this nice lighting solution the other night @ Document Coffee Bar, where we went to see our friend Elon’s fantastic photos of questionable topiary. They create the perfect indoor ambiance for the 5 gallon bucket aficionado. Erik is thinking of installing one in his newly renovated Man Cave....

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How to do fewer dishes and save water

Mrs. Homegrown

September 9, 2014

Domesticus, Water Conservation

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...ntly, but I really like it. Erik and I now have assigned water glasses and coffee mugs to use throughout the day. By reusing these glasses and mugs, we’ve really cut down on the amount of washing we do, and also save water, which is becoming increasingly critical in our never-ending drought. We have very little cabinet space, so over the years I’d honed our glasses and cups to identical sets which stack neatly. This is great in terms of saving spa...

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Matching Your Waste Stream to Your Composting Method

Mr. Homegrown

August 12, 2014

Composting, Gardening, Vermiculture

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...tchen on a daily basis. This consists of vegetable trimmings, tea bags and coffee grounds. Advantages: Can be done indoors in an apartment. Produces a compost that is higher in nutrients than a conventional compost pile. Disadvantages: Certain foods can’t be added like citrus and onions. Conventional compost pile If you have a vegetable garden and want to grow organically, you’ll need to generate a large amount of compost. This is a great way to d...

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Los Angeles Interior Earthen Plaster Workshop

Mr. Homegrown

March 14, 2014

Events

...ights area of Los Angeles and will be hosted by John Zapf and Root Simple. Coffee and nibbles will be provided at the beginning of the day; lunch is included. Workshop Description: Earthen plasters are a great way to finish just about any wall substrate in the home. They create a soft, breathable final plaster layer which regulates humidity, odors and sounds like no other wall finish can. This May, Kurt Gardella returns to California for a one-day...

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