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Calcium Hypochlorite: Everything You Need to Know
Calcium hypochlorite sounds like a very intimidating word with a super complex chemical compound behind it, right? Not necessarily. Things aren’t always what they seem, and official, scientific terms can make just about anything sound frightening and overwhelming. Nevertheless, we know you have questions. So we’ll start with the easiest to answer. Which is what […]
Burn Barrel Options: Where to Find Them, and How to Maintain Them
If you have many bills, letters, and burnable trash, you may want to know how to make a burn barrel. I remain one of the guilty ones — leaving my sensitive letters and bills build up until the thought of having to sit down and shred them sends a shiver down my spine. Like many […]
Garden Planning 101: Success with Preparation
A carefully laid out plan is the key to a successful garden. But where do you even start when it comes to garden planning? The truth is, it all depends on what kind of garden you want. Gardening can be an extremely rewarding pastime, but it can also be incredibly frustrating. If you don’t know […]
Sinus Pain? Try Facial Massage, a Technique That Belongs in Your Medicine Cabinet
Do you have a bad headache near your eyes and nose? Or do you have allergies? Consider using a facial massage for sinuses to help your symptoms. While a massage isn’t a cure-all, it can help. You don’t need a ton of time, and you can do the massage anywhere. Keep reading to learn about […]
How to Grow Garlic: When to Plant, When to Harvest, and How to Store
When prepping, you know you need to store things like beans, potatoes, rice, and meat, but what about the things that will add some flavor to your life in the event things go sideways? Garlic is easy to grow and store — and it’s flavorful. Let’s find out how to grow and store garlic, no […]
21 Quarantine Christmas Tips: Making the Best of a Bad Situation
Quarantine Christmas is changing everything. There are so many things that you can’t do. You can’t travel, have extended family over, visit Santa, or go caroling. Towns and cities are canceling their regular holiday festivities. Everyone has to maintain social distancing and mask up to go outside their homes. The feeling of giving, love, and […]
How to Make Activated Charcoal
If you enjoy making household remedies, then you might want to learn how to make activated charcoal. It’s pretty cool stuff, we don’t blame you for wanting to know! Activated charcoal uses vary considerably, and it may surprise you how effective it is. Besides, if you enjoy a little homemade chemistry, learning how to make […]
Breeding Mealworms for Chickens
If you raise poultry, you may find it necessary to discover the process for breeding mealworms for chickens. Perhaps you have noticed a drop in egg production, or your flock seems lethargic and less lively than expected. Consequently, your understanding of what to feed chickens remains essential to re-establish a healthy balance. When you consider […]
Easy Canning Recipes for Noobs Who Want to Save Their Food
Have you ever wanted to preserve food with some easy canning recipes? Perhaps you are a keen gardener, and you would like to save some of that fabulous produce you have worked so hard to grow. Maybe baking is your thing, and you would like to make your own jams and preserves to use with […]