Winter brings to mind wonderful visions of snow-covered fields, perfectly round snowballs and ice skating. It also brings memories of scraping ice off of car windshields, shoveling sidewalks and desperately trying to keep your footing on slippery walks from the ...
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7 All-Natural Homemade Cleaners — Straight From The Kitchen
Let’s face it: House cleaning doesn’t usually make the list of favorite past times. And commercial cleaners often bring a whole list of concerns with them, from irritating your skin to concern for children and pets who may come into ...
Read More »5 Super-Fast Indoor Vegetables You Can Grow In About A Month
Winter gardening is good for the mind. It keeps us thinking and learning new things, which helps our brains stay alert, healthy and young. But gardening can be hard when there is a foot of snow covering the garden. Have ...
Read More »The Space-Saving, ‘Upside-Down Way’ To Grow Indoor Tomatoes This Winter
Indoor gardening can be a great way to have fresh vegetables year-round and satisfy your green thumb during the winter, but if you live in a small home or apartment, it can be challenging to find enough room for your ...
Read More »8 Perennial Vegetables You Only Need To Plant Once
If you are the type of gardener who likes to grow vegetables but rarely has time to plan and plant a garden, perennial vegetables may be a good choice for your lifestyle. There are vegetables you can plant once, then ...
Read More »7 Off-Grid Uses For Castile Soap (Got A Garden? Try No. 5)
Castile soap is a popular alternative for those who want to have a milder, more natural cleaner. This non-toxic soap — available in a bar or in liquid form — has traditionally been made from olive oil and animal fat, ...
Read More »6 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Vegetable Garden This Year
Growing your own vegetables is a great way to have fresh produce available at any time — and also to save money. Sometimes, though, even growing your own food can get too pricey. Here are seven ways to make sure ...
Read More »12 Aluminum Foil Hacks That Will Make Your Life Easier
Whether you call it tin foil or aluminium foil, this common household item can be used for much more than just wrapping and cooking food. Here are 14 alternative uses that could make your life easier: 1. Get rid of ...
Read More »10 Surprising Household Uses For Ordinary Table Salt
Salt is a regular household staple, and almost everyone knows it can add a tremendous amount of flavor to your food. But there are many other uses for salt around your house that have very little to do with food. ...
Read More »How To Grow Peppers Indoors All Winter Long
There are few things that you can grow in your garden that are as versatile as the pepper. Hot, sweet, red or green – even yellows, oranges and purples can add a touch of the exotic to your next ...
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