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Home Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome photo: via flickr Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by irregularity in the movements of the small and large intestines. Also called spastic colon and mucous colitis, IBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed digestive disorders, affecting approximately one in …

German Plum Cake: A Perfect Blend of Sweetness and Tartness traditional plum cake recipe – Image by Katja S. Verhoeven from Pixabay German Plum Cake, or Zwetschgenkuchen, is a delightful dessert that beautifully showcases the flavors of plums while capturing the essence of German baking. This recipe combines a tender, buttery crust with …

14 Cat Safe Plants For Your Home 14 Cat Safe Plants For Your Home Home owners should be aware that cats and some houseplants just cannot exist together. To get a full list of these plants you could contact your local ASPCA or SPCA but we can give you a …

Top 10 Houseplants for Low-Light Spaces Top 10 Houseplants for Low-Light Spaces Navigating the world of indoor gardening while living in spaces with limited exposure to natural light doesn’t have to be a challenge. Discovering resilient houseplants capable of thriving in low-light conditions opens up a world of green possibilities, …

How To Freeze Eggs How To Freeze Eggs We are all accustomed to the idea of getting raw eggs, cook them and then enjoy their great taste. But what a lot of people don’t realize is the fact that you can also freeze eggs. It’s a very interesting idea and …

11 Natural Home Remedies For Your Pets Natural Home Remedies For Your Pets /shutterstock Our pets face ailments and injuries just as we might. Americans spend over $30 billion on over the counter medication for their pets as well as treatments and vet care. Having a pet can get expensive …

22 Creative DIY Projects Using PVC Pipe People use PVC pipe to create all sorts of awesome things because it’s cheap, sturdy, and versatile. This weekend, grab some at your local hardware store and tackle one of these fun projects. PVC pipe is inexpensive and easy to use and reuse. …

10 Home Remedies To Remove Skin Tags What is a Skin Tag? Skin tags are known by many names such as acrochordon, cutaneous papilloma, fibroepithelial polyp, soft fibroma, Templeton skin tag. A skin tag is a small flap or a piece of hanging skin. Even though they are non-cancerous, they are …

How to Grow Coleus as a Tree: Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing, Planting, and Maintenance How to Grow Coleus as a Tree – Photo by Putulu Ningombam: via pexels.com Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) is a versatile and vibrant ornamental plant known for its striking foliage. While typically grown as a compact herbaceous …

DIY Rotating Canned Food System Storing canned food in your kitchen cabinets is an inefficient use of space and you will often find old cans in the back that have been there for years. This easy-to-build shelf system will solve the problem by rotating the cans. The cost is a …

9 Tips for living off the grid 9 Tips for living off the grid Living off the grid involves disconnecting from public resources for power supply, waste disposal and water supply. In earlier years, living off the grid used to mean going to hide somewhere in the woods and being …

Planting Fruit Trees: What You Need to Know Planting Fruit Trees / shutterstock Adding fruit trees to your homestead doesn’t have to be complicated. Growing fruit on your homestead is a wise way to expand what you can produce without too much work. Once fruit trees are planted, they’ll provide …