If you're looking for a fast and inexpensive way to make laundry detergent, this is the post for you. This recipe is the key to making a year's worth of laundry detergent for under $20 in just half an hour's work! Just follow the 7 steps list below to make it: Grate a bar of soap into a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat. Add 4 cups of water and stir until melted. Combine 1 cup of … [Read more...]
DIY Reusable Dusting Cloths
One-time-use dusting cloths not only accumulate expense, they also are environmentally wasteful. Our solution? This DIY recipe for reusable dusting cloths. It's simple and cheap to make these cloths, they'll work as well as store-bought ones, and they'll last you for a long time. Here are the materials you'll need for this project. Microfiber cloth Cutting mat Rotary Cutter Ruler … [Read more...]
Steps to Install Recessed Lighting
Are you an experienced do-it-yourself individual and looking for the next challenge? We may have just the project for you - installing recessed lights! As with most electrical DIY projects, this one is both riskier safety-wise as well as in cost-efficiency. When dealing with the electrical hook-ups in your house, it is important to know what you're doing. We will help as much as we can in this … [Read more...]
DIY Dishwasher Detergent
This recipe's a bit more complicated their our usual DIY cleaning solutions, but it's well worth the savings! Here's how you make it: Pour 1 pint of borax, 1 cup of washing soda, 1/2 cup of kosher salt, and 3 packs of unsweetened lemonade into a mixing bowl and whisk them. Put 10 drops of tea tree oil with 1/2 of distilled white vinegar into a cup, then slowly stir in the mixture into the … [Read more...]
DIY Wet Wipes
For those who are eco-inclined, you may have been seeking a solution the disposable wet wipe. Look no further - this post we have a simple recipe for reusable wet wipes. Check out the formula below! First, you'll need to collect some supplies. For the actual wipes, you'll cut up an old flannel shirt into 6 by 6 inch squares. Then, for the wipes to soak in, we'll need a mixture: 1/2 cup purified … [Read more...]
DIY Work Table
To complete many DIY project, you'll need a work table - so what better way to get one than to make one DIY? We've got the basic components of the work table in this post so you can get started on making your very own! The three main aspects of the work table are: Mobility Storage Table Saw You'll need to construct the table frame from 2x4 and 4x4 wood planks. For the shelves, use plywood … [Read more...]
The Complete Chart to Hand Tools
It's a bold claim, to say we have the complete chart to hand tools - but the resource below comes at least close! This infographic has a web for finding which tools do the job you need done so you don't have to wonder which ones to use again. For example, if you need to get measurements to construct a chair, follow the flow chart to "Tools That Measure," then to "Tape Measures" and choose from … [Read more...]
Tips for DIY Home Staging
In continuation of our post on why you should stage your home, we're back with some more ideas on how to practically go about - all without hiring a company to do it for you. The 10 tips in the infographic below illustrate important steps to take to make your home look the best it can be for potential buyers. Some of the tips are more obvious, like cleaning and reducing the clutter. Others deal … [Read more...]
DIY Recycled Glass Tile Backsplash
This post, we're covering the steps for the installation of a recycled glass tile backsplash. This backsplash is perfect for the kitchen or bathroom, and with the proper tools, you can do it all yourself! Another bonus is that if you opt for recycled glass, you can feel good about being environmentally sustainable and participate in the recent eco-friendly trends of home decor. If this project … [Read more...]
How to Refurbish Old Furniture
Furniture necessarily gets beat up and worn down. When it comes to that for your furniture, don't just throw it away - refurbish it! We have the necessary steps to do that, including how to prep it, paint it, and finish it properly. You'll have great looking furniture for little cost with just a bit of work, so why not refurbish? Keep reading for how to go about it. First, you'll need to collect … [Read more...]
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