Reviving the lost art of self-reliance, one small step at a time
Commercially produced cleaners work well to remove stains and odors, but at what cost? They’re full of synthetic chemicals – like fragrances and preservatives – that may not be so good for us. Homemade cleaners are a greener, healthier option.
Ditto the personal care items. But instead of just breathing those ingredients in, we slather them on our skin!
Switching to homemade alternatives for these products can help minimize your exposure to harsh, potentially dangerous ingredients.
Try your hand at making homemade soap (you’ll save a bundle of cash, too). Make your own dishwasher tablets. Or switch to a natural mosquito repellent.
Homemade dishwasher soap tablets have the convenience of store bought dishwasher tabs, without all of the caustic ingredients. Plus? They’re SO MUCH less expensive! You’ll save money and have squeaky clean dishes, and you’ll know exactly what ingredients are in this homemade dishwasher soap. Clean green!
Clean Up with these Homemade Dishwasher Soap TabletsRead More
Making soap at home is a fun and satisfying DIY project. This recipe is for a basic bar of soap – a great project for beginners.
It’s not difficult to install a tankless water heater to make an outdoor shower, making for easy clean up after gardening and other messy jobs. With some simple plumbing skills and a portable propane tank, you can create an outdoor shower in your garden area or near the pool
If you spend any time outdoors at all–whether you’re gardening or grilling–you’re sure to find yourself looking for natural bug bite relief.
Natural Bug Bite Relief to Soothe the Itchy Skin BluesRead More
This non-toxic homemade sunscreen is easy to make and feels so much better going on than over the counter commercial sunscreens.
It’s that outside time of year. Which means that we humans must do battle with public enemy number one. That’s right; the mighty mosquito.
