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13 Tips on how you can keep your house warmer during winter Nicholas A. Tonelli Via Flickr Winter is nearly upon us here and most of us try to find ways to keep our houses warmer during the winter time, while also saving a few bucks at the same time. The projected …

How to Make Loofah Soap: A Guide to Crafting Natural Exfoliation How To Make Loofah Soap Loofah soap, a fusion of natural loofah fibers and soothing soap, offers a delightful and invigorating experience for your skin. With its exfoliating properties and nourishing ingredients, loofah soap has become a popular choice …

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 …

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 …

How to Build Self Feeding Fire That Lasts 14+ Hours  Pretend you are on a camping trip. Whether it’s to fight the cold or ward off nocturnal animals, you decided that the campfire is going to last all night. Smart choice but the requirements for up keeping a long fire …

Chicken Peri Peri Recipe korrakot kaewkrajok/shutterstock.com  Ingredients 1 kg Chicken 100 ml Extra Virgin olive oil 10 – 13 garlic cloves 5 ripe Serrano chillies 10- 12 African devil red chillies 3 Bay leaves 1 tsp smoked paprika Sea salt as required 1 lemon juice Parsley 3-4 charcoal chunks 1 …

8 Effective Strategies to Prevent Frozen Pipes 8 Effective Strategies to Prevent Frozen Pipes When winter’s chill sets in, the threat of frozen water pipes looms large for homeowners. Burst pipes due to freezing can result in extensive damage and costly repairs. However, by taking preemptive steps, you can protect …

14 Signs You are Too Stressed Out 14 Signs You are Too Stressed Out Stress is a normal part of life, but stress also causes a variety of reactions. Occasional stress, such as an impending deadline, is normal and typically doesn’t lead to symptoms or ailments. Frequent stress can cause …

Drink Turmeric Tea Each Day for These Amazing Health Benefits 5 Turmeric Tea Recipes Turmeric offers amazing health benefits that include reducing inflammation, healing wounds, and eliminating depression. One of the best ways to tap into these benefits is to make a turmeric tea. There are several recipes you can …

Traditional Cherokee Medicinal Plants The Cherokee, a Native American Tribe located in the Southeastern United States, have a strong history of understanding, gathering, and preserving medicinal herbs. Part of their understanding of these plants includes the plants’ inherent power to offer both preventative and healing properties. One of the tenets …

Budget Ways to Theft-Proof Your Home Budget Ways to Theft-Proof Your Home To put in place adequate measures that will sufficiently secure your home against intending burglars might sound to be a really expensive endeavor to you, but there are ways to do so without breaking the bank.  As it’s …

Easy Way to Quickly Clean Frost Off Car Windows Winter mornings can be magical, with frost-covered landscapes sparkling in the sunlight. However, that magic fades quickly when you’re running late, and your car windows are iced over. Whether you’re dashing to work, school, or errands, frosty windows can feel like …