Do It Yourself Projects
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Galvanized Tub was Versatile Tool in Depression Era Homes
CAPPER's Staff
Oregon woman recalls using galvanized tub for washing clothes, dishes, and family members during the depression era.
Family Resourcefulness During the Depression Era
CAPPER's Staff
Iowan recalls the resourcefulness shown by his father and mother in surviving the depression era.
Wood Cookstove: Heating Baths on the Family Farm
CAPPER's Staff
An Iowan talks about the ways in which the wood cookstove was used on her family farm
Family Farm: My Grandparents' Old Homestead
CAPPER's Staff
Nebraskan remembers her childhood on her family farm: her grandparents' old homestead
Family Farm: My Wood Cookstove
CAPPER's Staff
An Illinois woman recalls her wood cookstove and other cherished conveniences on her family farm
Nostalgia For Farm Shops on Family Farms
CAPPER's Staff
An Iowa man talks about his memories of playing in his grandfather's farm shop on his family farm
Preserve Memories
Courtesy Family Features
Scrapbooking is a creative way to record family history.Ā
Time-Saving Tools for Household Chores
Courtesy Family Features
Expert cleaners share five must-have tools for household chores.Ā
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