Homemaking

Want to freshen up fabrics, linens, rugs and rooms around the house but don't have any store bought air freshener? Make your own! It's easy, quick and inexpensive. Homemade air fresheners and...

Mosquitoes are some of America's peskiest pests. Not only can they wreak havoc on outdoor activities, but they can also be carriers of disease, such as West Nile. No wonder millions of homeowners...

Want to make a homemade water filter? Homemade water filters can work just as well as store bought water filtration systems. Here are a few tips on how to make a water filter.

One of life's little pleasures is walking into a room suffused with a lovely scent. Bring fragrance into your home by lighting a catalytic fragrance lamp---also known as a perfume lamp. These...

Scent diffusers can be found in any craft or home goods store for around $10, but why spend the money when you can make your own for much less. Fill your house with delectable scents in every room...

Let's face it. Flies are a constant pest in any home, and their presence doesn't necessarily mean you're not keeping a tidy place. Flies aren't just a nuisance, either; they can carry diseases and...

Air fresheners can leave a cloying, overly sweet smell hovering in your home. With so many natural herbs, essential oils and other products that will freshen your rooms and linens, it makes sense...

Using your own natural air freshener keeps your house smelling fresh without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Good for your health and the environment, natural air fresheners are...

Refilling your Foaming Liquid Hand Soap bottles for about 20 % of the cost of purchasing new bottles of Foaming Liquid Hand Soap (savings $$$$ of about 80 %). You will learn how and what mixture...

Did you leave a piece of fruit out on the counter and now you have a swarm of fruit flies? Are they still hanging around even though you threw the piece of fruit out? These very easy steps will...

There is nothing more relaxing than laying down onto a bed at the end of the day onto fresh crisp linens that have the faintest hint of a beautiful scent. Linen sprays have been use for centuries...

Spiders, they crawl anywhere they want whether it is cold or hot, light or dark. Spiders have no specific place that they cannot get to, and if you leave them, they will multiply and start to...

Summer brings flies indoors, especially when you are cooking. Here is a foolproof way to kill them without flyswatters or pesticides. This method also works outdoors around picnic tables, plants...

Fruit flies, house flies and other flying insects are annoying and it seems they can be hard to get rid of. A simple and non-toxic fly trap can be made from a plastic bottle and some fruit based...

Foaming hand wash is a great alternative to the traditional liquid hand soap. Liquid hand soap can become a nuisance when the soap level in the bottle gets low. Pump bottles usually quit...

Sigg water bottles are popular because of their sturdy composition and because they have practically zero effect on water quality. Because these water bottles cost more than the usual plastic...

With the economy forcing everyone to be extra frugal, one of the easiest ways to cut back costs is to make your own all-purpose cleaning solution, perfect for use on counter-tops, bathroom sinks,...

Commerical linen sprays can cost up to $10 or more. Instead of wasting that money, make linen spray using your favorite fabric softener and water. The entire process takes only 5 minutes and will...

There are many ways that you can clean your home without using products that contain harsh chemicals. You can easily make cleaning products yourself. One of the best ingredients to use when making...

Non-Toxic, Inexpensive Glass Cleaner Recipe. Makes enough for your whole house for pennies! Safe to use around kids and pets.

Soon it will be that time of year again and before you know it, these little nasties will be flying around your house annoying and embarrassing you. But this year I am going to give you the tools...

Hand soap is essential to good health as it keeps bacteria from spreading. It can also be used for decorative purposes. By collecting hand soaps in a variety of shapes and colors, you can...

Foaming handsoap is already economical because it gives you more suds with less soap. It's so easy to make your own soap to refill the foam dispensers, you should never bother buying another one....

Washing hands is a crucial part of keeping ourselves and our children healthy. Foaming hand soap has become popular because it's fun for little kids, and it "stretches" the soap. I use...

Making your own glass cleaner is a safe and cost effective alternative to the pricey store-bought cleaners. Avoid exposing your family to the unnecessary chemicals found in many store-bought...

When you have unexpected guests show up at your door or call to say that they’re stopping by, it can throw you for a loop. You could end up panicking, thinking about how unprepared you are....

Whether you are trying to be more environmentally friendly, save money or use safer cleaning products, you do have the option of making your own for a fraction of the price.

Store bought room fresheners attempt to smell fantastic, and occasionally do, but unfortunately many of them have a chemical aroma instead of a light, fresh natural scent. If you are tired of...

Vinegar isn't just for salads anymore. Homemade, natural herbal vinegars can be used for cleaning, toning your skin, hair cleaning, cooking and even as a deodorant. Easy to make and with a life...

It's always great to walk into a house and enter a fragrant paradise. People are always looking for new ways to scent their homes and this homemade linen spray is just another weapon to add to...

There is a dazzling array of spray-bottle air fresheners on the market today. Typically, they work by masking bad smells, or by serving a deodorizing agent that eliminates unpleasant odors....

Linen spray is one of the easiest fragrant products to make in your home and the ingredients used to concoct such a spray cost a fraction of those you can buy in the markets. The creamsicle...

The refreshing smell of the forest is a wonderful scent to bring into your home, particularly if you have different sources for odors such as pets, kids, a teenager's shoes, or have a smoker in...

The delicate scent of lavender is more than a pleasant fragrance. Lavender also possesses numerous healing benefits.A lavender spray is a marvelous way to enjoy all the assets of lavender with a...

People are always looking for new ways to scent their homes. A nice smelling home is the first thing you notice when you come home after a long day and is one of the first things that people...

Air fresheners can make a home smell so much better-particularly if you have pets, kids, have cooked something like fish, or have a smoker in the home.But breathing the chemicals often present in...

Floral-scented air fresheners can bring a touch of spring to the inside of your home, and make it smell much better. That's particularly true if you have pets, kids or a smoker in the home, or if...

While everyone wants their home, as well as their clothing, to smell as fresh as the spring breeze, the infinite forms of room and fabric deodorizers on the market are expensive and full of...

Herbal vinegars are a great way to spruce up a salad or to use in cooking. They are easy to make and yummy to eat.

Narrow neck decanters are just beautiful and can be used for many other things besides holding your favorite beverage. Cleaning them does present a challange though as it's hard to get to the...

There's no need to spend lots of money on air fresheners that never smell quite the way you want them to. With some essential oils, mineral water, and a spray bottle you can create scents that...

When times are tight--and even when they aren't, finding easy ways to save money on household necessities is a past time that frugal minded people take seriously. Because the majority of spending...

Cut way down on the amount of household products you use.

Join the 'Go Green' movement by making your own air freshener spray and save money in doing so.

Low humidity in homes, especially during winter, contributes to static electric charges in carpets. Walking across a carpet can be painful when feet are zapped by carpet static. Use fabric...

Everyone has heard the term "Reduce, reuse and recycle," but everyday household items are often overlooked for their reusability. Metal and plastic bottle caps are small, easy to store away and...