Category Archives: Off-the-Grid Power

Time to Prepare the Oil Lamps for the Winter

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

The days grow noticeably shorter, telling me it’s time to prepare the oil lamps for the winter. Ironically, and to my personal disappointment, we don’t use oil lamps nearly as much on the homestead as I’d like to. It just … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine “Re-tread”

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Michelle Zeiger

Recently we bought a Singer model #66 treadle sewing machine manufactured in 1918 and a treadle from a lovely lady in town. After buying the machine she served us lemonade in her garden and we chatted for quite a while. … Continue reading →

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