Do-It-Yourself

How to Clean and Care for Cast Iron Cookware Cast iron cookware may be more expensive upfront, but they last for generations. Parents can pass their cast iron cookware down to their children if they learn how to clean and care for cast iron cookware properly. It makes you think …

How To Make Reusable Rice Heat Packs Winter is one cold season that no one longs for. The weather conditions are merciless, and everyone has to ensure that you are warm even when you are indoors. Exposure to extreme weather conditions can cause your body to freeze or even cause …

Off Grid Window Box Solar Heater Doubles As a Sun Oven! Solar heaters are gaining popularity and with good reason- they provide FREE heat. This design uses solar fans to move the heat into the room so its totally off grid and will work during a power outage. Because it …

How To Build A Solar Furnace for Under $50 Those who are looking for alternative ways to heat their homes are loving the idea of a solar furnace. Solar furnaces don’t have to be pricey! You can make your own for $50 or less if you have some DIY skills …

How to Make Scented Pinecones Creating your own Scented Pinecones sounds like an amazing idea, especially for this particular time of the year. There are a large variety of options when it comes to working on Scented Pinecones, so you just have to find the right fit to suit your …

Top 3 Amazon Backyard Guest House or Cabin Kits With the cost of renting and buying apartments rising everyday alongside the cost of living, it is no surprise that many people are interested in having their own tiny homes. Although, you may have to settle with a minimalist house that …

26 Cheap Summer Activities for Your Kids School is out, and the summer activities add up after a few weeks. Trips to the pool, amusement park, and ice cream shops drain a parent’s bank account fast. You want summer to be fun for your kids, but you also want to …

How to Make A 5 Gallon Bucket Air Conditioner Extreme hot temperatures can make your life difficult especially if you are in the desert or a place where electricity to power your air cooler is not accessible. Having an air conditioner that functions well can come in handy during such …

Guide to Canning: What You Need to Know  Are you interested in learning how to can? Canning is one of the top ways to preserve your garden harvest each year, turning it into delicious recipes. Homesteaders and gardeners alike started canning decades along. So, let’s jump right in with our …

20 Outdoor Lighting DIY’s To Brighten Up Your Summer These creative lighting ideas are a cheap and easy way to get your backyard beautiful for summer entertaining.  So lets get creative and bring in a little more light to your outdoor space with these quick and easy DIY lighting ideas. From …

14 DIY Garden Crafts Ideas Spring comes every year, and that means you will get to have time in your garden soon enough. As you dream and wait for spring to come, you can focus on creating some lovely garden crafts. These crafts can bring life and inspiration to your …

10 DIY Patio and Garden Swings If you have a garden, back or front yard, a vacant porch, or patio, why not decorate it with a swing. I love to sit outside in the evening, especially when the weather is good. You can hang a pallet porch swing from the ceiling …