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How To Build The King Of DIY Fly Traps I found this open source article for plans to a fly trap. One of the pictures shows it packed full of flies. Think of what a great source of food this could be for your chickens. I haven’t tried it yet, …

Remove Earwax: 6 Home Remedies That Really Work Remove Earwax 6 Home Remedies That Really Work Earwax, or cerumen, is an antibacterial lubricant naturally produced by glands in the ear to prevent infection and keep the inner ear clean. It’s comprised of 20-50 percent fat and coats the ear canal, …

20 Easy-Care Plants That Survive With or Without You: A Guide to Low-Maintenance Houseplants 20 Easy-Care Plants That Survive With or Without You Adding greenery to your living space not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also promotes a sense of tranquility and well-being. However, not everyone has a green …

How To Grow A Lemon Tree In A Pot How To Grow A Lemon Tree In A Pot Unless you live in a sub-tropical or tropical climate, growing a lemon tree feels impossible. Those who live in a cooler climate don’t have the heat and humidity necessary, but they can …

16 Simple, Effective, and Natural Poison Ivy Remedies SWMNPoliSciProject via en.wikipedia.org If you’re an avid camper or an outdoor junkie, chances are you’ve had a few bouts with some nasty poison ivy—it’s just a fact of life. It can be an unexpected setback, but a bit of poison ivy rash …

Stretches/Exercises To Relieve Sciatica and Lower Back Pain “Sciatica” is commonly used to refer to pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the leg. Sciatic nerve pain or any lower back pain can be so excruciating and debilitating that you don’t …

20 Creative Uses for Toothpaste  Toothpaste is one of those substances you have probably never thought of much. Its purpose is spelled out in its very name… it’s a paste to clean your teeth. In reality, though, the mild abrasive qualities and germ and odor fighters in the average toothpaste …

Harnessing Nature’s Power: The Homemade Water Wheel Electric Generator The Homemade Water Wheel Electric Generator Renewable energy sources play a crucial role in our efforts to combat climate change and transition towards a sustainable future. Among these sources, hydropower has proven to be a reliable and efficient option. In this …

14 Bizarre and Effective Home Remedies 14 Bizarre and Effective Home Remedies We’ve all encountered bizarre home remedies before. Maybe your grandpa swears that eating a teaspoon of mustard gets rid of the ache in his knees or your aunt tells you that drinking pickle juice helps relieve her muscle …

8 Essential Wild Edible Plants 8 Essential Wild Edible Plants Eating anything from the wilderness without processing it in some way is usually bad for your health. But there are many edible plants that can actually be healthy for you. Which means it mostly becomes a matter of finding those …

Homemade Bug Repellents: Effective, Non-Toxic Solutions for Bug-Free Living 3 Non-Toxic Bug Repellents When it comes to keeping bugs at bay, commercial repellents often contain chemicals that can raise concerns about their impact on our health. Thankfully, there are natural alternatives available. In this article, we present a collection of …

7 Plants to Rid You of Pesky Mosquitos 7 Easy to Grow Mosquito-Repelling Plants /shutterstock Summertime is here and with the warm nights, the backyard barbecues, and the buzzing of thunderstorms that dot humid horizons, the conditions will also be perfect for our tiny, hungry winged friends — the mosquitos! A savvy DIY-er knows …