“I’m about to get hippie on you all. Plugin air fresheners (and tons of other stuff) have something called VOC in them. VOC stands for “volatile organic compounds”
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Hot Honey Recipe For Strep Throat
“I only remember having strep throat once in my life but oh my I will never forget it. It wasn’t too long after we started out on our
How To Make Hard Cheeses
“I started making cheese several years ago. I began with the soft fresh cheeses like cream cheese, queso blanco, and mozzarella, but after a while I wanted more.
Building A Treadle Chicken Feeder
“I like wild birds. I used to feed them on purpose, but now that I have chickens the wild birds have become a cost and potential risk. The
Do It Yourself Goat Feeder For Square Bales
“Are you still feeding your goats on the ground, letting them waste that valuable hay all the while ingesting whatever worm eggs, diseases and infections that may be
Food Cures You Can Grow At Home
“Why burn a quarter-tank of gas running out to the drugstore for Pepto when you can pluck some relief from your windowsill herb garden? Besides adding another dimension
How to Make Vinegar: The Continuous Barrel Fermentation Method
“To make vinegar you only need wine, air and time. However, this is a fun set-up to make a continuous fermentation in a barrel which will supply you
How To Make Natural Ginger Ale
“It turns out that soda hasn’t always been the high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavor concoction in an aluminum can that we know today. For hundreds of
How To Make & Use Your Own Ultra-Efficient Composting System
“Successful organic gardeners rely on compost to improve soil’s fertility and moisture management, nourish helpful soil microbes, and inoculate against destructive ones. This three-bin system is a compost
5 Gallon Bucket Aquaponics System
“I am Hooked on Ponics! Ok that’s a really bad joke, but seriously – Aquaponics is really exciting. This entirely new field of farming is growing faster than
Build A Solar Food Dehydrator – Easy, Inexpensive, Detailed Plans
“Who doesn’t love dried fruits and vegetables? There’s the extra sweetness and concentrated flavor. They can be eaten “as is” or reconstituted with water. They’re lightweight—easy to carry
11 Secrets To Properly Freezing Fruits & Vegetables
“When I was a little girl, I loved going to my Grandma Maxie’s house. There was always something yummy to eat, especially during the summer when her garden
10 Things You Need To Know About Raising Urban Chickens
“I remember having chickens when I was younger. However, our barn wasn’t where our house was. It was several miles away. So, I was very removed from having
Splitting Logs For Woodworking Lumber
“I have obtained quite a lot of lumber from firewood. Its a good supply of hardwood, but the longest pieces I manage to scrounge are only about 45cm
How To Extract Fresh Honey From Bee Hive Honey Frames
“Having bees has obvious rewards and some not so obvious. A clear golden jar of honey just waiting to be spread on some warm homemade bread is an
25 Alternative Uses For Olive Oil Around The House
“The word for “oil” in many languages stems from the root word for olive. The tree itself is an evergreen shrub, very short and broad, and often has
Top 6 Most Cost-Effective Vegetables To Grow
“There are many benefits to growing your own vegetables, but saving money is not necessarily one of them. Some vegetables are simply cheaper to buy at the grocery
5 Ways To Keep Rodents Out Of Your Chicken Coop
“As it gets closer to winter, field mice and rats will start looking for a nice, safe, warm place to bed down. What better spot than a cozy
Wash Your Clothes By Pedaling Your Bike (With Video)
“You don’t need electricity to do the laundry. It’s as easy as riding a bike. My wife’s 90-year-old aunt still washes her laundry by hand, and dries it
A Beginners Guide To Natural Dyeing
“A number of people have asked me questions about this dyeing lark and I thought maybe I ought to do a post in a tutorial sort of way. I
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