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Make it Last: Reviving Shearling Footwear

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

In the cooler part of the year, we rely heavily on shearling boots to keep our feet warm around the house without having to wear outdoor shoes. If you’ve ever tried them, you know how warm shearling footwear can be—at … Continue reading →

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Removing Tree Pitch

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

Working in the woodpile and forest, pitch can be a real problem. Around our homestead, spruce and hemlock sap can make our hands sticky, gum up work gloves, and stain clothing. On warmer days it even drips from the canopy … Continue reading →

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