Forum: DIY Recipes: Health, Hygiene, Homemaking

JILL WINGER AUGUST 16, 2012 To the majority of people, eggshells are simply trash. But to homesteader or natural living enthusiast, eggshells...

Got this on Facebook (thanks Aaltrude) but there is no source listed. 3 Tbs (45cc) coconut oil (melted or very soft) 3 Tbs (45cc) baking soda 25...

Gaye Levy Feb 19, 2013 Coffee filters are ubiquitous. They are inexpensive, light weight and readily available. Heck, you can purchase coffee...

No Date or Author given Advertisers would have you believe that each dryer sheet or bottle of fabric softener you purchase will lead to such...

Haven't tried it...looks good. "Jillee" no date All I had to go on were the two lines written in that comment above….but honestly...that’s all...

CRAFTYAMY AUGUST 9TH, 2012 These are an odd assortment but most were new to me and all were pretty clever & useful. ...

Free Range Mama 30 April 2012 So here is my borax-free dishwasher detergent recipe: 1 cup baking soda 1/3 c. citric acid 1/3 c. coarse salt...

Some good ideas here: http://www.greendeals.org/green-tip Took me a minute to figure out that "lone dry" was a typo. "Line" dry, of course!

Karyn Siegel-Maier in her book The Naturally Clean Home: 1/2 c. sea salt 1/4 c. washing soda 2 c. baking soda Combine in container. Add enough...

Add peppermint essential oil into a spray bottle with water or use it straight! Spray wherever you spiders are entering your home... door frames,...

This list of good ideas is just too good to misplace, so I'm "filing" it here. Pitting cherries...keeping bugs our of drinks...and I love the one...

no author listed March 11, 2012 If you’re a fan of vodka, you know that its smoothness and versatility make it the perfect drink to pair with...

Peggy Wang no date These are the kind of simple projects for the laziest and most inept of crafters. Even if you can barely operate a drill, you...

Jillee 24 Dec 2011 The actual block with the recipe won't copy/paste but it is easy to find. Read more: ...

"Guest post by Jim" June 3, 2012 The world is on the brink of destruction and I have all my preps together; my water, food, fire making gear,...

I like this set of instructions because of the pictures and the clever way she set up the dispenser. Jeana May 10, 2008 I did a lot of...

"Trent" April 9, 2008 About a year ago, I posted a general description of how to make your own laundry detergent that proved quite popular. ...

Mellow supplied the link. Thanks! A pretty picture of a jar of oranges flew around facebook a few months back. With it were directions to make...