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6 House plants that reduce humidity levels  You know it when excess home moisture raises its ugly head. You’ll spot foggy windows, smell a mildew or musty odor, or your skin feels clammy. If it has been around for a while it had the chance to mark its territory. Damp spots, mold, …

Flour Paint: A Natural and Sustainable Recipe for External Surfaces When it comes to environmentally friendly alternatives for external paint, flour paint offers a unique and sustainable solution. Made from white flour and other natural ingredients, this paint provides an eco-friendly and non-toxic option for enhancing and protecting external surfaces. …

22 Daily Used Products You Can Simply Make At Home Sure, you can go to the store and buy pretty much everything. Convenience is a great thing, but often when it comes to processed food, cleaning/laundry and health/beauty products, this convenience comes at a cost, and I am not just …

20 Creative Ways to Use Cinder Blocks in Your Home and Garden The humble cinder block they are relatively easy to come by and incredibly versatile, these hunks of concrete can do great things. From modern outdoor planter walls to industrial coffee tables. As you can see, they’re perfect for building all …

7 Natural alternative Remedies for Eczema What is Eczema? We live in a time of so many technologically-devised “everythings” that it really is no wonder that more and more people are suffering from all sorts of skin conditions and allergies. Some of these irritations are minor sensitivities; however, more and …

10 Ways to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol As we grow and as we age, cholesterol is one pesky thing that we have to start watching out for. Over the years, this waxy, fatty substance can build up in our arteries which causes a blockage of blood flow and results in …

13 Sewing Tips and Tricks Whether you’re a sewing expert, beginner or enthusiast, sewing is an activity with more than one approach to it. The truth is that while you may have been using one method to do things all this while, there’s probably an easier way to do some …

Testing Your Drinking Water: When and How to Test Your Water We would like to think that all water is safe for us to drink, but evidence shows otherwise. For the last few years, we’ve watched the disaster in Flint, Michigan where residents have been drinking water that is contaminated …

How to Wash and Whiten Yellowed Pillows Imagine yourself folding laundry, transitioning to your pillow sheets, only to notice unsightly yellow stains on your favorite pillow. It’s a disheartening moment realizing that the items meant for your comfort are betraying you with discoloration. If your pillows have succumbed to the …

16 Simple, Effective, and Natural Poison Ivy Remedies If you’re an avid camper or an outdoor junkie, chances are you’ve had a few bouts with some nasty poison ivy—it’s just a fact of life. It can be an unexpected setback, but a bit of poison ivy rash can be taken …

50 Free Must Read Sustainable Farmstead eBooks Maintaining a homestead is a beautifully rewarding thing, living in a rustic farmhouse and having your own plot of land is an empowering feeling. It provides a lifestyle of self-sufficiency and includes subsistence agriculture, preserving home-grown foodstuffs and some people even produce their …

How to Grow a Giant Basil Bush Basil, with its aromatic leaves and culinary versatility, can transform your garden into a haven for fresh and flavorful herbs. Cultivating a giant basil bush requires attention to various factors, from selecting the right variety to providing optimal care. In this guide, we’ll …