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10 Vintage Life Hacks From The 1900s That Actually Still Work In the late 1880s, cigarette manufacturers began inserting stiffening cards into their paper packs of cigarettes to strengthen the containers. It wasn’t long before they got the idea to put artwork, trivia, famous people, and pretty girls onto those cards, …

7 Ways To Keep Snakes Out of Your Home and Garden Though they are usually harmless, snakes trigger a deep-rooted fear in most people unmatched by any other type of animal. Even other wild animals identify snakes as a special kind of threat; many species have developed warning calls reserved …

9 Home Remedies for Ingrown Toenails Like many people, I am hard on my toes. I spend a great deal of time on my feet, and not always in the most comfortable of shoes. At the end of the day, the result is often painfully swollen toes, which take extra …

Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a delightful, creamy concoction that warms the soul and pleases the palate. It’s a comforting dish that has its roots in Eastern European cuisine, particularly Hungarian and Russian traditions. This rich and earthy soup is a perfect choice for those chilly …

What Is Activated Charcoal And how To Use It Have you heard of activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is an odourless, black powder that can treat overdoses in emergency rooms. You can use it for a wide range of medicinal uses, making it addition that everyone should put in their medicine …

Signs, Symptoms, and Knowledge In Detecting Ovarian Cancer It may not be new information to you, but it’s always worth reminding yourself: Many cancers are best fought with early detection. Catching on to the early signs and symptoms can make all the difference when it comes to swift and effective …

Learn How This Family Grows 6,000 Lbs Of Food on Just 1/10th Acre A family in Los Angeles, The Dervaes, has dedicated their little 1/10 acre land to grow all kinds of food that everyone who loves organic food would need. It is a story of hope revealing to people …

How To Build A Five Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator With self-sufficiency on the rise these days with us all dreaming of that off grid life, it is common to see people trying to set up their own power or water supply. Recycling is almost a regular thing now so those …

How to Make Scented Pinecones Creating your own Scented Pinecones sounds like an amazing idea, especially for this particular time of the year. There are a large variety of options when it comes to working on Scented Pinecones, so you just have to find the right fit to suit your …

How To Make Reusable Rice Heat Packs Winter is one cold season that no one longs for. The weather conditions are merciless, and everyone has to ensure that you are warm even when you are indoors. Exposure to extreme weather conditions can cause your body to freeze or even cause …

How To Build The King Of DIY Fly Traps I found this open source article for plans to a fly trap. One of the pictures shows it packed full of flies. Think of what a great source of food this could be for your chickens. I haven’t tried it yet, …

10 Steps to Planting Your Square Foot Garden Maybe you are an avid gardener, looking to increase yield despite your limited gardening space. Or maybe you self-identify as gardening challenged and square foot gardening has piqued your interest because it sounds less overwhelming than traditional gardening. Either way, square foot …