DIY: Wood Fired Oven Construction Plan
Have you been putting off your plans for building a wood fired baking oven, just because you’re not sure how to go about it? Follow this illustrative …
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Crochet Spiral Ruffle Scarf Pattern and Tutorial
Use this tutorial to create a ruffled crochet scarf that spirals as it hangs around your neck. Make your scarf in any length or width you like for a …
Continue ReadingHow to Make Natural Brass Cleaner at Home
Has tarnish dulled your brass artifacts and fixtures? Here are five quick and easy brass cleaner recipes to make them shine again.
Continue ReadingAre Old Fire Extinguishers Recyclable? Learn the Facts
A fire extinguisher is a valuable appliance that no home should be without. However, the question becomes what to do with a fire extinguisher when you …
Continue ReadingCrochet Hair Net Pattern Tutorial
Round up your favorite crochet hook and a crochet thread in your favorite color, settle into your couch, then begin crocheting your own hair net. Even …
Continue ReadingIs Compostable Kitty Litter OK for the Environment?
There are more than 88 million pet cats in the USA alone, producing in excess of two million tons of cat litter that is dumped in landfills across the …
Continue ReadingRepurposing an Old Drawer
Upcycling is a way to recycle products so they do not go to waste. An old drawer can be upcycled in numerous ways, and will give you a container for …
Continue ReadingBiodegradable and Edible Dinnerware
Edible dinnerware was born out of necessity in Medieval times and has evolved into an art form in modern days. The beauty of edible dinnerware is …
Continue ReadingInstructions for Residential Geothermal Maintenance
The maintenance of a home geothermal heat pump is split between the homeowner and the geothermal unit supplier. The DIY maintenance consists of …
Continue ReadingFree Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern: Easy Steps & Places to Donate
With a small amount of yarn and a few hours, this free crochet chemo hat pattern is an easy to make hat for a family member, friend or an organization …
Continue ReadingHomemade Garden Fungicides That Are Safe For People
Left unchecked, fungi can easily destroy crops and house plants. Commercial formulations contain ingredients that are unpronounceable by most people …
Continue ReadingSolar Load Based on Paint Color - Cool Roofs Are Greener
Solar energy striking building roofs is a significant heat source, and if absorbed by a roof it can contribute directly to the building’s …
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