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02/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky
If you had to, could you make your own shoes and clothes? Tips for rediscovering those skills
Aside from foraging and food preservation, knowing how to make your own clothes and shoes is an important skill if you want to be ready when SHTF. You can’t always assume that you’re going to have access to new clothes during a disaster so brushing up on your hand sewing skills is something you should consider. (h/t […]
06/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Do-it-yourself prepping: How to waterproof matches
Matches are an invaluable tool to have in any situation. They’re convenient, affordable, and perhaps the most important component of any fire starter kit. A little moisture, however, will make them all but useless. You can get around this by purchasing waterproof matches, or you could simply waterproof your own matches and save your money. […]
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 […]
06/28/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Turn newfound gems into true treasures with these 5 DIY refurbishing tips
(Homesteading.news) (BPT) – The months of summer are a perfect time to hunt for hidden one-of-a-kind treasures buried in neighborhood yard sales. Whether it’s an old wooden dining chair, coffee table or bookshelf, there is beautiful potential in what others view as old and outdated. And with just a few handy touch-ups, it’s easy to transform […]
06/23/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
DIY toothpaste recipes will give you better oral health for less
(Homesteading.news) If you’re shopping for an all natural toothpaste, the list of ingredients to avoid includes diethanolamine, propylene glycol, fluoride, aspartame, saccharine, sodium lauryl sulfate, Triclosan, glycerin, sorbitol, and microbeads. After careful examination of the ingredients, the discerning shopper will see the similarities between food products and other body care products. There are a lot of […]
06/20/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Make your own all-natural and EFFECTIVE home cleaning products
(Homesteading.news) For many of us, spring means giving the whole house a good scrub. These days’ supermarkets are providing a wide range of cleaning products which all promise to make life easier and tackle dirt in a matter of seconds. While these options may seem convenient and effective, most people don’t realize that these chemical-laden […]
06/16/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Got honey? You should – here are at least 80 reasons why
(Homesteading.news) Everyone knows honey tastes sweet and is delicious mixed with tea and lemon; but chances are you never realized how many health-related uses this versatile food possesses. It makes a wonderful DIY home remedy that helps to cure many conditions that ail you. The best honey is one that is totally raw, organic and […]
06/15/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Try these 3 DIY all-natural antiperspirant alternatives
(Homesteading.news) Are you concerned about potentially harmful and toxic ingredients in regular antiperspirants? These controversial and virtually essential products often contain fragrances which can cause skin irritation as well as aluminum, preservatives and parabens, which are known carcinogens. A carcinogen is any substance that is capable of causing or promoting cancer. Food Matters urges people to […]
06/10/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
DIY oral health remedies you can use to fight cavities and gingivitis
(Homesteading.news) In truth, there is little to be gained spending time buying chemical-filled toothpastes because the fact is, you can make your own, as well as your own mouthwash, and more, to battle tooth decay, cavities and gingivitis. Complete oral health is just a DIY project away! First of all, it’s important to remember that […]
05/09/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Natural DIY pest control measures for your garden
(Homesteading.news) Natural pest control is actually less expensive than using pesticides, and it’s safer for your garden, your family, wildlife and the environment. Each year North American homeowners use a staggering 136 million pounds of pesticides on lawns, gardens and inside their homes. The shocking reality is that homeowners use about three times the amount of […]
03/07/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Make your own tasty, healthy energy bars for less
(Homesteading.news) Energy bars have been around long enough that we can no longer call them a “fad.” But have you priced them lately? Some companies are pretty proud of their energy bars, that’s for sure, and many of them don’t really taste that great. While a good energy bar is worth its weight in gold […]
03/03/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Make-at-home soap for face and body
(Homesteading.news) Have you ever thought of making your own soap and skin care products in your own home? You can, you know, and do so easily and cheaply. What’s more, you can even make soaps with different fragrances and textures. And it’s not hard to learn, either; most adjustments aren’t difficult, but they do take […]
03/02/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Check out these practical emergency uses for soda cans
(Bugout.news) They’re everywhere, and for once, that will be a good thing when you need to use everything around you to survive. Soda cans – “pop” cans if you’re from up north – have scores of uses and, in many cases re-uses. They are fantastic free resources. Light/reflector With your field knife, cut a slit […]
02/25/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
You won’t believe all the cool things you can make with wooden pallets
(Homesteading.news) They seem like little more than scrap wood, but the fact, wooden pallets can be transformed into a plethora of cool, useful items around your home. For one thing, reclaimed pallet wood doesn’t just have to be used for furniture; there are all sorts of crafty things you can make with it to make life […]
02/24/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia
Make your own natural laundry soap and cleaning supplies
(Homesteading.news) If you’re environmentally conscientious like many are, you are keenly aware of how modern-day chemicals can cause permanent damage to the surrounding ecosystems. What better way to help preserve the very land you’re using to sustain your family than to adopt methods and practices that won’t harm the environment, right? One of the ways you […]
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