So the craze for coconut oil has spilled over into oral hygiene. Have you heard of oil pulling? You swirl …
Starting Your Smart Home Transformation
(Family Features) With the aid of modern technology, it’s now possible to convert virtually any ordinary house into a smart …
The Alpha Tiny House Has It All
Build small and live large! David Latimer is the founder of New Frontier Tiny Homes. In this video he shared his …
Aromatherapy Tips From A Naturopathic Doctor
Hi Kelly A friend of mine had an unfortunate experience recently. She was gingerly elbowing past a fellow traveler on …
Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at …
All natural. Kill your weeds in 40 seconds.
You’ll need: Apple Cider Vinegar, Epsom Salt, and a Spray Bottle. Epsom salt, named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom …
It’s 100ºF outside so naturally it’s time to think about a wood stove
I know, I know. You’re thinking swimming pools and ice machines right now. But seriously, it’s a great time to …
Cob – The natural, recyclable building material that’s a “loan from the earth.”
The ideal building material would be ‘borrowed’ from the environment and replaced after use. There would be little or no …
Beautiful and efficient alternative to traditional window A/C units
Crowd sourcing website Kickstarter has launched another great idea. This 3X target goal idea was designed to address all the …
Build your cardboard house in a day
The dutch designed Wikkelhouse is 3 times more eco-friendly than a traditionally built house. Four years of research and development has led …
DIY Roman shades – Pretty easy to do!
Super cute! A very simple if you have a good eye for a straight line. I have the faux wood …
Clean hard water deposits with this cheap household item
How to remove hard water deposits from faucets and sinks. There’s no need for special cleaners or chemicals, just plain …
Those silica gel packets? Don’t throw them out, use them everywhere!
Below are some ways to use those silica gel packets that come with everything these days. Don’t throw them out. Now you …
The Egloo warms a room with four tea candles – or so it says
The Egloo consists of a base, a grill and two terracotta domes. Candles can be placed on the base, and …
A Minimalist’s Guide: How to Do More With Less Space
With the tiny home craze circulating through TV shows and Internet articles, it’s safe to say that minimalism has found …
Easy Ways to Manage Your Whole Home in Zones
You’ve been taught from childhood to turn off the lights when you leave a room to save energy and money. …
Cold weather and critters are coming! Sensible steps to keep unwanted animals out of your environment
Depending on where you live and what weather forecasting service you listen to, the upcoming winter may be brutal. Weather …
Make your own space in a dorm, barracks or living room. Also great for kids!
If you ever played forts, you’ll love the Privacy Pop. And if you ever have to share sleeping space you’ll know that …
Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at …
Portland tiny house made of reclaimed refrigerator panels
By Janet Eastman, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. With all the talk about tiny houses, in a nutshell it comes down …
Experience a totally new (and cheaper) shower
Showers are the third highest consumer of water in the home, expending an average 17.2 gallons with every use. We …
Your Home: How to organize your closet
By Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman Sometimes the closet takes on a life of its own. The clothes seem to dive-bomb …
How to make a candle in an enamel cup
(Guardian Web) Fragrance your home with a scented candle in a mug – this one is simple to make. You …
103 Handy household uses for baking soda
Although much more expensive products have been developed over the years to do the same jobs, baking soda can work for you …
Got Cellulite? Use this home remedy
Here’s a wacky way to make dimply fat less noticeable for a short time: Use coffee grounds. Rubbing warm grounds on …
The Lace Lock – Now you know what that second lace hole is for!
I’m only putting this in as an example of how we sometimes look but don’t see. I bet, like me, …
Make Your Own Mud Room Mat
Cork is a very durable, eco-friendly, and available material that is also water-resistant, which makes it great for the laundry …