He made around $390k profit when it sold! Compare that price to what one of our studentâs entire construction budget for his large log home. Total cost: $40,000. Thatâs right, it cost less for Larry to build a log home, than it does for the average kitchen remodel.He also managed to do it without any mortgage.otal cost: $40,000. Thatâs right, it cost less for Larry to build a log home, than it does for the average kitchen remodel. He also managed to do it without any mortgage.
5. The easiest way to avoid overcooking Brussels sprouts is to not cook them at all. Yes, you can eat them raw; after all, they are mini-cabbages. Just shred the sprouts and mix them with other greens, crunchy apples, or sweet beets for a beautiful salad or slaw.
If you're one of those people who say you hate beets, you might just rethink your stance once you've tried them raw. Whether they're grated or thinly shaved, beets are wonderful to eat raw -- you get much more of that sweet flavor than when it's cooked.But it doesn't have to be all about beet salads -- we've got recipes that re-imagine beets as finger sandwiches and ravioli. See all the unique ways to eat raw beets in the slideshow.et the Beet Fennel Salad recipe from Inspiring the Everyday Shaving raw vegetables for a salad not only makes them pretty, it also makes them easy to eat when you get them as thin as possible.