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13 Creative ways To Reuse Ammo Cans Ammo cans are normally used for the safe transfer of ammo by the military. Due to their sturdy nature, durable material, and resealable covers, ammo cans can also be used for a variety of household purposes. It’s for this reason that used ammo cans are …

30 Foods You Probably Didn’t Even Know You Could Freeze Every savvy shopper knows you should buy in bulk when food items are on sale and find ways to preserve them until needed. While canning, pickling, and dehydrating foods all have their uses and merits, there is a much simpler …

8 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar has been touted by homesteaders as a wonderful remedy for many ailments, from curing hiccups to helping you lose weight. Cooks love it too, as it provides a wonderful kick to salad dressings, coleslaws, and mayonnaises. You can even get …

Keep The Bugs Away With These Homemade Bug Sprays Spending time outside is a favorite pastime, but dealing with bugs that won’t leave you alone is fun for no one. Everyone needs to have a recipe or two for homemade bug sprays that they can keep in diaper bags or …

Eight Foods That Will Help Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels The prime aim for the treatment of diabetes is to control your blood sugar levels and to keep it within normal limits. As a diabetic’s body does not produce enough insulin to control the blood sugar levels, he/she can control …

Fast, No Knead Bread Recipe Have you been searching for a fast, no-knead bread that is actually easy? It seems as if the ones labeled EASY often involve extra steps that no one wants to complete. Not this recipe! You can make it the day that you want it. You …

10 Incredible Natural Cures for Bunions Thousands of Americans, particularly women, will experience at least one painful bunion in their lifetime. Bunions are a deformity in the structure of the bone, and they are commonly caused by wearing narrow or tight shoes. Luckily, bunions can be prevented if you wear …

6 House plants that reduce humidity levels  You know it when excess home moisture raises its ugly head. You’ll spot foggy windows, smell a mildew or musty odor, or your skin feels clammy. If it has been around for a while it had the chance to mark its territory. Damp spots, mold, …

How to Tell If Your Eggs are Fresh In the perfect chicken world, you’d eat those fresh eggs are soon as you gather them from the chicken coop, but life isn’t perfect. If you’re like me, you have an abundance of eggs from your chickens, and they might gather on …

7 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Do Spring cleaning is one of my favorite times of the year. After the long, dreary winter, it is time to get our home ready for a new season! Spring means more time spent outside, gardening and spending time with our families. Spring …

Clever Ways Magazine Holders Can Organize Your Life Magazine racks provide the perfect spot for magazine overflow but what if there was some other ways to use them? Magazine holders — They come in all shapes and sizes and many materials such as metal, cardboard, wood ect.  aren’t just for corralling your …

10 Perennial Foods: Plant Once and Enjoy Forever! Maybe you have a thriving garden but just want to add more so that you can reduce trips to the grocery store. Maybe you are curious to test your green thumb. Perhaps you just need a few trusty ingredients on hand at …