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Hey everyone! I was thinking of this idea, somewhat crazy, after watching a few episodes of the New Yankee Workshop last night. Making your own furniture, that's very self sufficient. Growing your own lumber? Is that feasible? Or will you have to wait 5 years for a little table, if you know what I m...

Hey everyone! I know I haven't posted alot (ok, ok, so the only thing I posted was introducing myself, but still :D) but I had this idea; For building on my future land/homestead, do you think it would be feasible to make my own concrete bricks/blocks? From what I understand, all I need is cement, s...

Actually, the Nile doesn't flood anymore due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Although it does allow Egypt to produce all the electricity it will ever need, as well as export to neighboring nations, it did stop the yearly flood and the layer of silt it brings which was helpful in agricultu...

Thank you for the warm welcome! As to the Arabic text, that says "Welcoming" (as in the abstract concept of welcoming), but it's the thought that counts, right? :mrgreen: As to information on mudbrick building in Egypt, it is near impossible to find out about mudbrick building in modern ti...

Hello! I came upon this site while looking for articles on how to grow your own cotton on a small scale, this site's article was wonderful. A little bit about myself, I'm an Egyptian guy currently studying in the United States, and will be returning to my country next year. I plan on having a small ...