5 DIY Natural Mold Cleaner Recipes You Should Try
Mold inside the home can be a very dangerous thing, but cleaning it doesn’t have to be. If you are dealing with any mold infestation, or want to avoid one, bleach is probably what the […]
Articles by Tara Dodrill
DIY Natural Bathroom Cleaner – Only 3 Ingredients!
DIY all-natural all-purpose bathroom cleaners cost only pennies to make, and do not release potentially harmful or fumes waft inside of your home. Because of proprietary laws, manufacturers are not even required to tell us […]
DIY Glass and Window Cleaner
Cleaning your glass and windows and being left with a streak free shine does not require the use of costly and possibly harmful, store-bought glass cleaners. Removing grit and grime from glass, and leaving the […]
How to Make Clipboard and Clothespin Learning Games for Kids
Homesteading and homeschooling are not synonyms, but the two concepts sure fit together well. Even if you are not homeschooling, you can still make some simple, nearly free, and heirloom style learning supplies to help […]
DIY Natural Eye Shadow
DIY natural eyeshadow recipes are simple and economical to make. Making your own cosmetics allows you to still look your very best without exposing your body to artificial dyes, pigments, and chemical compounds. Just a […]
How To Make Rice Milk
For those who want to avoid dairy for reasons varying from allergies to ethical concerns, making your own rice milk provides an inexpensive and readily available alternative. It is also good to know how to […]
How To Grow Vegetables Indoors – The Ultimate Guide
Growing your own groceries indoors year round, no matter how short the days are of the temperature outside, is a lot easier and less expensive than you may think. Simply because you have a small […]
4 Dirt-Cheap Ways to Ripen Green Tomatoes
Are there still green tomatoes hanging on the vine and a hard frost is coming your way? For far too long gardeners have shaken their collective heads in disgust at the loss of robust and […]
DIY Carpet Stain Spray Recipe
Not only can you freshen and deodorize your carpets and upholstery with DIY recipes, you can remove stains from your carpets naturally, as well. I would be shocked if you did not have all the […]
DIY Stain Pre-Soak Solution Recipe
Stop, do not pitch your little girl’s favorite dress, that blouse your splurged on, or your husband’s best dress shirt just because it has a big bad stain. You do not have to use harsh […]
DIY Baking Soda Carpet Freshener
DIY carpet freshener recipes get rid of odors naturally, without exposing your family and pets to potentially dangerous chemicals. Wall-to-wall carpeting in homes is becoming less commonplace, but throw rugs, sectional rugs, and pet beds […]
How to Collect Chicken Eggs and How Often
Getting farm fresh eggs to scramble, bake, or cook with is just one of the many joys that come from keeping a flock of chickens or ducks. But, when and how you both collect and […]
Can Chickens and Ducks Live Together?
Chickens and ducks are both poultry birds and are often of nearly equal size. Since they typically eat the same feed and treats, many homesteaders have wondered if both types of birds can live together […]
Floating Egg Test: Does it Really Work?
When you raise your own chickens or ducks to provide eggs for the homestead, there is no carton expiration date to rely on to determine freshness. Sell by or best by dates are a guide […]
DIY Natural Carpet Cleaner
DIY carpet cleaners can remove dirt, grime, blood, food, and drink stains from your carpets and rugs without exposing your loved ones to potentially harmful chemicals. This natural carpet cleaner recipe is so mild that […]
How To Make Almond Milk – Easy Recipe
With a move to vegan eating and the upsurge in people coping with dairy allergies, it makes sense to know how to make alternate types of milk that are non-dairy based. The great part is […]