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07/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make your own laundry soap

Unlike store-bought laundry detergent, DIY laundry soap doesn’t use toxic chemicals to clean your clothes. When SHTF, you’ll benefit from knowing how to make your own laundry soap. Even when things are relatively calm, you can make DIY laundry soap to save money on cleaning products. You can make homemade laundry soap in either solid powder form […]

04/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

DIY natural bleach alternative

You might want to skip the store-bought bleach if you’re looking for effective cleaning products. Most store-bought bleaches contain harmful chemicals. They may even contain toxins that can damage the environment. Try this easy recipe for a natural bleach alternative instead. You can use it to brighten your laundry, and it’s perfect for disinfecting bathrooms […]

04/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

DIY antibacterial spray for your workout equipment

No one likes working out on gross and smelly yoga mats, but most cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that can harm you and the environment. To keep your workout gear clean and fresh without resorting to harmful chemicals, try making a DIY antibacterial spray. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com) With this toxin-free spray, you won’t have to […]

03/14/2018 / By Florence Garrington

Food Freedom: Learn how to “grow half of your own food” with sustainable, organic methods that can be practiced anywhere

Is there anything better than chowing down on food grown in your own backyard? Homegrown produce has distinct flavors that simply can’t be beaten by the fruits and vegetables sold in the grocery. That isn’t just satisfaction you’re tasting—you’re also savoring unmatched food safety and security. When you grow your own food, you control what […]

02/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural, homemade alternatives to toxic dryer sheets

Did you know that something as ordinary as a dryer sheet can contain toxic chemicals? The dryer sheets that you regularly include in your laundry can have negative side effects. Dryer sheets are full of toxic chemicals, and here are some of the dangers associated with them: Carcinogenic chemicals — The use of dryer sheets […]

04/17/2017 / By Tracey Watson

How to effortlessly collect rainwater for your garden this summer

With more and more people choosing to live “off the grid” and be as self-sufficient as possible, rainwater harvesting systems have become increasingly popular. While having such a system professionally installed can prove costly, creating your own DIY system can be inexpensive and easy, and will start saving you money on your monthly water bill […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Make time for thyme: How to grow your own thyme

If you feel like your roast chicken is missing that special something, a pinch of thyme might just do the trick. Now, you could go to your local farmers’ market to purchase a small bundle of thyme… or you could grow it yourself in your very own backyard. Not only is this aromatic, flavorful herb […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to make survival candles with soy wax

Compared to regular paraffin candles, soy candles might not seem all that different at first glance. A candle’s a candle, right? The similarities between paraffin candles and soy candles are only surface-deep. There are many reasons why these vegetable oil-derived candles are much better than regular ones. Because they’re made from soybeans, they’re natural and […]

04/07/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Top 10 homemade natural herbicides to tackle the weeds in your garden

In today’s atmosphere of increasing health and environmental awareness, more and more people are turning their back on chemical herbicides. One of the most popular herbicides used today, Monsanto’s Roundup Ready, has been sprayed in gardens, parks, playgrounds, and farmlands for many years. As the debate surrounding the safety of this highly controversial glyphosate-containing herbicide […]

06/28/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Turn newfound gems into true treasures with these 5 DIY refurbishing tips

(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – The months of summer are a perfect time to hunt for hidden one-of-a-kind treasures buried in neighborhood yard sales. Whether it’s an old wooden dining chair, coffee table or bookshelf, there is beautiful potential in what others view as old and outdated. And with just a few handy touch-ups, it’s easy to transform […]

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