Turn newfound gems into true treasures with these 5 DIY refurbishing tips
(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – The months of summer are a perfect time to hunt for hidden one-of-a-kind treasures buried in neighborhood yard sales. Whether it’s an old wooden dining chair, coffee table or bookshelf, there is beautiful potential in what others view as old and outdated. And with just a few handy touch-ups, it’s easy to transform Read More
DIY toothpaste recipes will give you better oral health for less
(Homesteading.news) If you’re shopping for an all natural toothpaste, the list of ingredients to avoid includes diethanolamine, propylene glycol, fluoride, aspartame, saccharine, sodium lauryl sulfate, Triclosan, glycerin, sorbitol, and microbeads. After careful examination of the ingredients, the discerning shopper will see the similarities between food products and other body care products. There are a lot of Read More
Make your own all-natural and EFFECTIVE home cleaning products
(Homesteading.news) For many of us, spring means giving the whole house a good scrub. These days’ supermarkets are providing a wide range of cleaning products which all promise to make life easier and tackle dirt in a matter of seconds. While these options may seem convenient and effective, most people don’t realize that these chemical-laden Read More
Got honey? You should – here are at least 80 reasons why
(Homesteading.news) Everyone knows honey tastes sweet and is delicious mixed with tea and lemon; but chances are you never realized how many health-related uses this versatile food possesses. It makes a wonderful DIY home remedy that helps to cure many conditions that ail you. The best honey is one that is totally raw, organic and Read More
Try these 3 DIY all-natural antiperspirant alternatives
(Homesteading.news) Are you concerned about potentially harmful and toxic ingredients in regular antiperspirants? These controversial and virtually essential products often contain fragrances which can cause skin irritation as well as aluminum, preservatives and parabens, which are known carcinogens. A carcinogen is any substance that is capable of causing or promoting cancer. Food Matters urges people to Read More
DIY oral health remedies you can use to fight cavities and gingivitis
(Homesteading.news) In truth, there is little to be gained spending time buying chemical-filled toothpastes because the fact is, you can make your own, as well as your own mouthwash, and more, to battle tooth decay, cavities and gingivitis. Complete oral health is just a DIY project away! First of all, it’s important to remember that Read More
Natural DIY pest control measures for your garden
(Homesteading.news) Natural pest control is actually less expensive than using pesticides, and it’s safer for your garden, your family, wildlife and the environment. Each year North American homeowners use a staggering 136 million pounds of pesticides on lawns, gardens and inside their homes. The shocking reality is that homeowners use about three times the amount of Read More
DIY Antibiotics & Grow Your Own Garlic (Video)
Yes, you can make your own anti-biotics at home. I’ll show you how to make a really super powerful one (it’s easy to do). Anyone can do it. Most people will want to do this in their backyards or on a patio. But I suppose you could do it indoors too. This one I’ll show Read More
Make your own tasty, healthy energy bars for less
(Homesteading.news) Energy bars have been around long enough that we can no longer call them a “fad.” But have you priced them lately? Some companies are pretty proud of their energy bars, that’s for sure, and many of them don’t really taste that great. While a good energy bar is worth its weight in gold Read More
Make-at-home soap for face and body
(Homesteading.news) Have you ever thought of making your own soap and skin care products in your own home? You can, you know, and do so easily and cheaply. What’s more, you can even make soaps with different fragrances and textures. And it’s not hard to learn, either; most adjustments aren’t difficult, but they do take Read More
