DIY Solar Pool Heater This DIY solar pool heater is so easy even a child could make it. In fact, my seven year old daughter, Chloe lent me a helping hand. It seems like kids have no trouble jumping into freezing cold pools and lakes. I remember when I was young I lived for the […]
DIY Herb Signs for the Garden: Mason Jar Lid Plant Markers
This is a guest post from Emily at Hunny I’m Home. Thanks Emily! Why you should use garden markers While markers aren’t absolutely necessary in a garden, they do make things a little easier during the early stages of planting. It may be simple to see what types of plants are growing in your garden […]
Amethyst Encrusted Brick Wall
Long time readers of this blog will know that I seem to have an obsession with brick. This project is the 3rd brick veneer wall I have installed in my home and my 4th project (the other one was a brick floor in my bathroom) Every time my neighbor comes over she says, “Wow! You […]
How To Build a DIY Bug Hotel
An insect hotel, also known as a bug hotel or insect house, is a man-made structure created to provide shelter for insects. Most consist of several different sections that provide insects with nesting facilities offering shelter or refuge for many types of insects. I am going to show you how to make your own insect hotel made from a 1x6x10 piece of pine wood […]
Homemade Wasp Trap for Giant Asian Hornets and Other Stinging Pests
DIY Wasp Trap Many people try to get rid of wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets to no avail. It can be tricky to prevent them from nesting in your yard or around your home. This year there is a new foe on the block- The Giant Asian Hornet. This hornet has made it’s way over […]
20 Uses for Castile Soap
20 Uses for Castile Soap Castile soap is an amazingly versatile vegetable-based soap that’s made free of animal fats and synthetic ingredients. This natural, nontoxic, biodegradable soap is available in bar or liquid form. Castile soap was made in the Mediterranean area before its use spread to Europe. Traditionally, castile soap was made of olive […]
How to Wash Fruit and Veggies
How to wash fruits and vegetables It’s always a good idea to wash your produce before you eat it. But what is the best method? Should you do it right away when you bring it home from the store or just before you eat it? What is the best way to wash it to get […]
Milk Jug Bird Feeder
How to make a bird feeder out of a milk jug Do your kids love making crafts? My daughter is obsessed with crafting and I can’t even be mad about it because she obviously gets it from me. Everyday in the morning as she’s eating her breakfast she asks me, “Mom, can we do some […]
How to Install a Bidet
How to install a bidet toilet seat If you’ve been impacted by the toilet paper shortage of 2020 then you’ve probably considered getting a bidet. Bidets are great because they allow you to use less toilet paper and they help you feel fresh and clean after you “do your business”. They are also great for […]
How to Clean Your Phone: Disinfect and Sanitize your Smartphone Without Ruining it
How to clean your phone with household items I hate to break it to you, but your phone is filthy. Your smartphone is one of the dirtiest things you come into contact with daily-and you put it right up to your face! Think of all the surfaces that you rest your phone on like counter […]