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04/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

DIY natural bleach alternative

You might want to skip the store-bought bleach if you’re looking for effective cleaning products. Most store-bought bleaches contain harmful chemicals. They may even contain toxins that can damage the environment. Try this easy recipe for a natural bleach alternative instead. You can use it to brighten your laundry, and it’s perfect for disinfecting bathrooms […]

04/20/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

How to easily make a non-toxic waterproofer with these two ingredients

As temperatures start to rise, the country’s best hiking trails come alive. Flowers are starting to bloom, birds are nesting, and the sun is slowly warming up the earth. Be sure to take advantage of all the natural beauty the spring season brings and plan a hike or camping trip away from towns, cities, and […]

04/17/2017 / By Tracey Watson

How to effortlessly collect rainwater for your garden this summer

With more and more people choosing to live “off the grid” and be as self-sufficient as possible, rainwater harvesting systems have become increasingly popular. While having such a system professionally installed can prove costly, creating your own DIY system can be inexpensive and easy, and will start saving you money on your monthly water bill […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Make time for thyme: How to grow your own thyme

If you feel like your roast chicken is missing that special something, a pinch of thyme might just do the trick. Now, you could go to your local farmers’ market to purchase a small bundle of thyme… or you could grow it yourself in your very own backyard. Not only is this aromatic, flavorful herb […]

04/07/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Top 10 homemade natural herbicides to tackle the weeds in your garden

In today’s atmosphere of increasing health and environmental awareness, more and more people are turning their back on chemical herbicides. One of the most popular herbicides used today, Monsanto’s Roundup Ready, has been sprayed in gardens, parks, playgrounds, and farmlands for many years. As the debate surrounding the safety of this highly controversial glyphosate-containing herbicide […]

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