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8 Herbs That Help with Depression & Anxiety 8 Herbs That Help with Depression & Anxiety Anxiety and depression are ubiquitous conditions that impair your ability to think clearly and function effectively in everyday life. Almost 1/3 of the country’s mental health expenditure goes towards treating anxiety disorders, which cost …

11 Vegetables and Herbs You Can Grow Inside This Winter Vegetables and Herbs You Can Grow Inside This Winter When you are a gardening lover, the winter times can bring about some serious blues. You have nothing fresh growing, no plants to tend! The garden sits empty, and you stare longingly wishing …

How To Prepare Your Garden for Winter The term “Fall gardening” doesn’t mean sitting in a lawn chair and watching the stalks of your spent vegetable plants tip over. In fact, as the summer gardening season comes to a close, the work in your garden is far from over. The …

Home Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome photo: via flickr Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by irregularity in the movements of the small and large intestines. Also called spastic colon and mucous colitis, IBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed digestive disorders, affecting approximately one in …

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 …

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 …

Planting Fruit Trees: What You Need to Know Planting Fruit Trees / shutterstock Adding fruit trees to your homestead doesn’t have to be complicated. Growing fruit on your homestead is a wise way to expand what you can produce without too much work. Once fruit trees are planted, they’ll provide …

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 …

9 Reasons Every Home Needs an Essential Oil Diffuser Every Home Needs an Essential Oil Diffuser Those who live a natural life learn a thing or two about essential oils, and essential oil diffusers can be used to improve your health, help you sleep better, and give you some energy. …

Slow Cooker Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans Slow Cooker Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans Slow cooker meals are a parent’s best friend. You can toss ingredients together and hours later, have a delicious, wholesome meal. The internet is full of different delicious combinations you can try for dinner. One that …