Reverse tie dyeing is a fun twist on traditional tie dye. Instead of adding color to a white t shirt you remove the color from a dark t shirt with bleach. Reverse tie dye can be done in all sorts of patterns and kids will love to try this new way of decorating clothing. There […]
20 Homemade Dandruff Remedies
Homemade Dandruff Remedies Nothing is worse than an itchy scalp with embarrassing white flakes falling all over the place. Some of us have naturally dry skin and in the cold months it just gets drier, including the skin on your scalp. You may also like: How to Make Dry Shampoo Why do I suddenly have […]
How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day starts July 15 at midnight and there will be amazing deals through Tuesday July 16th with everything from electronics, home and garden items, fashion and Amazon services offered at deep discounts. Check out these tips to save the most money on Prime Day this year. How to Get the Best Deals on […]
Washing Soda vs Baking Soda
Learn the difference between washing soda vs baking soda and which to use for different cleaning recipes. Find out if you can substitute baking soda for washing soda and what other homemade ingredients you can mix them with. Can’t find washing soda in the supermarket? You can make your own washing soda from baking soda […]
Composite Decking Vs. Wood Decking: Which is the Better Choice?
Thank you to TimberTech for sponsoring this blog post. Composite decking vs. wood, which is better for your deck project? There are pros and cons to both materials and plenty of options to choose from at the home improvement store. Whether you plan to DIY the deck yourself or hire a professional, it’s important to […]
How to Kill Ants with Borax & Make DIY Ant Trap
Natural Remedies for Killing Ants Over the past few weeks I have noticed some random black ants trotting their way through my home. The first couple of times I assumed it was just a random occurrence because we leave the doors open a lot during the warmer months, but then I noticed more and more […]
Homemade OxiClean Recipe
Homemade OxiClean I remember when OxiClean first came out on the market. I was 12 and liked to watch the infomercials with my sister. I was captivated when the people in the advertisements added scoop of white powder to a big tub of stained linens and they transformed back to bright white before my eyes […]
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth: All You Need to Know
What is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous earth (say that five time fast!) is a natural product made up of the fossilized skeletal remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Diatomaceous earth (also known as DE because the only thing more difficult than saying it five times fast is writing it) forms over a long period of time as […]
Kill Fleas in the Yard: 5 Weird Tricks that Work!
Flea Home Remedies If you’ve ever had a flea infestation in your home or yard you’ll know how annoying those little bugs are and how difficult they can be to get rid of. Over the years my pets have had flea problems periodically and we’ve had infestations indoors and out. Even when our home was […]
Dog Shedding Remedies for your Pets and Home
What Home Remedy Can I Give My Dog for Shedding? I have two dogs, a yellow lab named Luna and a fawn pug named Doug. They are both getting older and what I would consider “senior” dogs. I love them to death but they are stinky, hairy and have accidents all over the house. Both […]