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How to Make Your Own Acorn Crochet: A Step-by-Step Tutorial How to Make Your Own Acorn Crochet – Image by carla Bron from Pixabay Crochet is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create beautiful and functional items with just a hook and some yarn. If you’re looking for a fun and easy …

6 Practical Uses for Wood Ash Around the Homestead via flickr Burning your scrap wood in the winter months can provide a source of heat and an opportunity to gather friends and family around the fire. It’s a great way to clear brush build up and keep your home warm …

10 Easy Steps to Keep Your Air-Conditioning Unit Running Smoothly 10 Easy Steps to Keep Your Air-Conditioning Unit Running Smoothly Regular cleaning and maintenance will save you money on your electric bill and on costly early replacement by extending the life of your HVAC unit or heat pump. An AC …

9 Tips for living off the grid 9 Tips for living off the grid Living off the grid involves disconnecting from public resources for power supply, waste disposal and water supply. In earlier years, living off the grid used to mean going to hide somewhere in the woods and being …

7 Houseplants That Improve Indoor Air Quality Depending on where you live, you may not get outside very much for fresh air and even if you can, the air outside isn’t exactly fresh. City dwellers tend to have more issues with breathing and lung function due to the constant exposure to …

48 Abandoned Shops Are Transformed Into Homes Does it feel like it is time for a change in your life? Are you ready to move or want something different? Do you need to save money on rent? You should consider small lofts as a home! Is Living in a 225sq-ft …

Kill Termites Yourself with These 4 Proven DIY Treatments 4 Proven DIY Termite Treatments Termites destroy homes, and you don’t want your home to become their next victim. Professional treatment can be expensive, so you may want to try a few DIY termite treatments to see if you can solve …

How to Make Super-Concentrated Laundry Detergent at Home homemade Super-Concentrated Laundry Detergent / shutterstock Have you seen the cost of laundry detergent at the store? It can cost a small fortune for a SMALL jug that gets you 24 loads. If you have kids, 24 loads won’t last at all. …

Homemade Pine Needle Cough Syrup Homemade Pine Needle Cough Syrup /shutterstock When you’re sick and coughing uncontrollably, you need a long-lasting cough suppression to help ease the symptoms and start to feel better. Reading the back of the over-the-counter medications can be troubling when you see the variety of chemicals …

How to Arm Knit a Blanket in 45 Minutes Have you ever been in a crafty kind of mood and wanted to get creative? Make something special? Give a one of a kind gift? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should arm knit a blanket! If …

How To Make A No Sew Sock Bunny Source: youtube:Handimania If you are a bit lost with craft ideas this Easter then you have to try and make a no sew sock bunny. Why not turn a sock into a great Easter Sock Bunny for a fun new friend for your kids …

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Slow Cooker Potato Bacon Soup Nothing beats the comforting warmth of a hearty soup simmering away in a slow cooker, filling your home with the rich aromas of bacon, potatoes, and creamy goodness. This Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup offers a perfect blend …