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6 Common Reasons Why Your Hens Stop Laying Most people who keep a backyard flock do so for the delicious, farm-fresh eggs. It’s always concerning when the hens suddenly stop laying. In addition to the inconvenience when there suddenly aren’t eggs for breakfast, there’s the anxiety that perhaps something is …

Collecting Rainwater in 2020: State by State Guide People have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years for several reasons. It provides people water to use again in their gardens, helps control stormwater runoff, reduces erosion risks and helps mitigate the threat of flooding to name a few. Harvesting rainwater …

Drink Turmeric Tea Each Day for These Amazing Health Benefits Turmeric offers amazing health benefits that include reducing inflammation, healing wounds, and eliminating depression. One of the best ways to tap into these benefits is to make a turmeric tea. There are several recipes you can make that allows you …

3 Layer Magic Custard Cake I tried this recipe today and i could not believe just how simple this was to make. I would say it took me about 1 hour total that with 50 min baking time. All the magic happens while it is in the oven baking.  If …

Testing Home Canned Jars for Spoilage Nothing tastes as good as home canned soups or fresh vegetable from the garden in the middle of the winter. It’s a burst of flavor in your mouth, reminding you of the abundance of the summer. You might can just a few things or …

19 Crazy Secrets for Shopping at Target That You Must Try Everyone loves Target, how can you not? Here are some crazy secrets that Target lovers must know to get the best deals! Check Out Target’s Schedule for Marked Down Items. Use this schedule to check for marked down items …

10 Natural and Effective Ibuprofen Alternatives The most common response to minor aches and pains is over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Americans take these drugs more than any other, not realizing that frequent use can lead to long-term side effects including intestinal damage and liver failure. Long-term, high-dose …

21 Super Simple Hacks That Will Make Parenting So Much Easier Parenting is a challenge for all of us. What if there were some cool and fun Life hacks to get you through the day and make your that little bit easier? Well here are 21 super simple hacks that will help …

How To Repair A Windshield Chip For $10 Cracks or chips that form on your windshield are distractive and these crack and chips can cause your windscreen to weaken and break from minor stones hitting your windscreen. Windshields protect passengers from the wind and flying debris while you are driving …

16 Genius Reasons To Keep Your Old Tea Bags Being sustainable and eco-friendly means using things that you already have available to you, including used tea bags. To many people think that tea bags are a one-time deal; one bag is one cup of tea, right? Not exactly! You will …

How to Make Your Own Charcoal At Home Lump charcoal, which is made by burning pieces of wood until all the impurities are gone and only the coal remains, is an excellent choice for outdoor grilling. It’s expensive to buy lump charcoal at the store, but making your own is …

8 Simple Tricks for Pesky Pimples They’re frighteningly big, maddeningly persistent, and they always find those most conspicuous areas on your nose, forehead, and chin. Pimples wreak havoc on facial tissue and our psyche. Although there are tons of strong, chemical filled solutions, these can also severely dry the face …