8 Effective Home Remedies for Kicking Cold Sores

8 effective home remedies for cold sores

8 Effective Home Remedies for Kicking Cold Sores No one enjoys having a cold sore. Cold sores come from herpes simplex virus, and it can be difficult to get rid of them. You might not even know you have the virus because it can lie dormant for years. Then, stress, …

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Making Colby Cheese at Home

Making Colby Cheese at Home

Making Colby Cheese at Home Colby cheese is similar to Cheddar with a delicious flavor people love. It is one of the original American cheeses that is slowly gaining popularity with at-home cheesemakers. If you are new to making cheeses, Colby is a good choice because it is quick and …

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10 Ways to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol

Lower Your Cholesterol

10 Ways to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol As we grow and as we age, cholesterol is one pesky thing that we have to start watching out for. Over the years, this waxy, fatty substance can build up in our arteries which causes a blockage of blood flow and results in …

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Homemade Reusable Heat Packs

Homemade Reusable Rice Heat Packs Reusable rice heat packs are an alternative to electric heating pads. While electric heating pads are nice, did you ever read the warning labels? You have to be cautious using them while pregnant, and you have the risks of burns, electric shocks, and fires. Geez! …

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How To Build The King Of DIY Fly Traps

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, …

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The 10 Best Herbal Healers to Have on Hand

The 10 Best Herbal Healers to Have on Hand

The 10 Best Herbal Healers to Have on Hand As summer slips away and autumn approaches, it brings with it a lot of changes for which we need to prepare. Cooler weather means it’s time to start putting away shorts and tank tops and digging out sweaters and jackets, and …

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9 Tips for living off the grid

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 isolated from everyone while living on the …

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10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks To Try At Home

10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks To Try At Home

10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks To Try At Home Have you ever compared how much a store-bought product will cost you and how much it would cost to make or use an alternative? You might find out that the alternative these tips are more cost efficient. Are you looking for …

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DIY 55 Gallon Cook Top Woodstove

DIY 55 Gallon Cook Top Woodstove

How to Build a DIY 55 Gallon Cook Top Woodstove When you embark on the self-sufficient living lifestyle, you might want to consider making your cooktop woodstove. Believe it or not, they are easy to make with the right tools and time available! A 55-gallon cooktop woodstove for heating and …

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15 Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Garden

15 Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Garden

15 Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Garden If you are familiar with green living, baking soda is a part of your life. It is a fantastic green cleaner, with dozens of uses around the house. You may not have realized that baking soda can be used in the …

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6 Practical Uses for Wood Ash Around the Homestead

6 Practical Uses for Wood Ash Around the Homestead

6 Practical Uses for Wood Ash Around the Homestead 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 on cold …

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How To Transfer A Photo To Wood

How To Transfer A Photo To Wood

How To Transfer A Photo To Wood Have you seen photos imprinted on wood and wanted one? Well, stop wishing and make your own with this video! If you would like to know How To Transfer A Photo To Glass then see this article here. What Did the Video Say? The video …

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