Vacuum cleaners are one of those household appliances that are made to function, rather than be on display. But with a little creativity, even these common pieces of machinery can be re-thought and re-made into something else entirely. Based out … Verder lezen
The term off-grid refers to not being connected to a grid, mainly used in terms of not being connected to a main or national electrical grid. Off-the-grid homes are autonomous; they do not rely on municipal water supply, sewer, natural … Verder lezen
Vegetable container gardening can bring joy and bounty. The simple pleasure of biting into a tomato still warm from the sun, picked and eaten on the spot, is almost unbeatable. You can grow just about any vegetable in a container … Verder lezen
We live in a time where we create garbage on a daily basis. Different materials like plastic bottles, kitchen utensils, garden tools or the empty cans are the things we throw away at the moment we are done using them … Verder lezen
Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes. It is a good time to get smart and plant some mosquito repellent plants in and around our garden so you can use it without fearing for the nasty bites! Here are … Verder lezen
There are several reasons that people are crazy about their cast iron pans and cast iron skillets. Besides being an ideal heat conductor, cast iron cookware heats evenly and consistently, it is relatively inexpensive and will last a lifetime (actually … Verder lezen
From using leftover coffee beans to preventing dirt from getting underneath fingernails, here are just a few helpful tips and shortcuts to make spring gardening a little less complicated and a little bit more organized. 1. To remove the salt deposits … Verder lezen
Stop messing about with paints and chemicals to brighten up your Easter eggs, give the Easter bunny a run for his money by dyeing Easter eggs the natural way, using common foods and flowers. How to make natural egg dyes: … Verder lezen
Apple cider vinegar is effective for pretty much anything—your skin, your hair, your house, and even your pets can benefit from its qualities. Raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized, apple cider vinegar is so much more than a salad dressing. 1. Detoxification Being … Verder lezen
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have this green thing … Verder lezen