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9 Home Remedies for Ingrown Toenails credit to wikihow.com Like many people, I am hard on my toes. I spend a great deal of time on my feet, and not always in the most comfortable of shoes. At the end of the day, the result is often painfully swollen toes, …

Breakfast Delight: Egg, Spaghetti, and Broccoli Muffins to Start Your Day Right Egg, Spaghetti, and Broccoli Muffins Start your mornings with a delicious twist on traditional breakfast muffins – Egg, Spaghetti, and Broccoli Muffins. This unique recipe combines the richness of eggs, the satisfying texture of spaghetti, and the healthy …

14 Cat Safe Plants For Your Home 14 Cat Safe Plants For Your Home Home owners should be aware that cats and some houseplants just cannot exist together. To get a full list of these plants you could contact your local ASPCA or SPCA but we can give you a …

DIY Rotating Canned Food System Storing canned food in your kitchen cabinets is an inefficient use of space and you will often find old cans in the back that have been there for years. This easy-to-build shelf system will solve the problem by rotating the cans. The cost is a …

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. …