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You know the advantage of keeping your garden plants properly watered, but has it become a chore that you would like to reduce, or would you like to learn how to do it better? If so, consider a...
This year we are in a drought here on the west coast. Here in California we are already on a stage 2 water alert, meaning that you can only water your yard or garden on certain days and certain...
Cut the milk jugs into triangles and make a shade that will give you privacy without blocking out the light. Great for patios, too.
These easy to make lanterns will create a great spooky effect anywhere at your home! You can put them on a sidewalk or walkway or line your driveway with these great and easy to make lanterns!
As summer drifts into fall and night time temperatures begin to dip near freezing, you begin to worry about your garden and tender plants that are still outside. There are a few things you can...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Save money! These are the best ways to be green, and easy on your pocketbook at the same time; Reduce the amount of materials you buy. Reuse those that you...
In the event of a disaster, would you be prepared? If you are like most, you do not even think about such things, until you see it on the news and think what if that were me. Then 3 days later the...
Summertime and the livin' is....swelteringly hot! If you don't have the cash for an air conditioner, here is an easy way to get some cool breeze going that won't break your bank.
It sounds odd, but it is possible to exercise with milk jugs. You do not have to go to the store to buy expensive weights or fancy equipment. All you need in order to have a good, weight-bearing...
Meat is expensive unless you know how to use time in your favor. Milk is expensive, cut it in half!
Please verify that your young horse is ready to ride before you begin any training or your horse may get what is called a "sway back". Only follow these steps if you have spent many,...
I had a water line bust and had to live without water for 3 weeks due to no money to fix and having to find someone to fix it. Here is what i did to live.
Milk jugs have been used for many different purposes. They make a great mini-greenhouse for growing plants. They can also be used as a cloche to protect newly transplanted or delicate plants...
Don't let your plants suffer during times when lack of rain threatens to dry them up. Soaker hoses are nice but in the cases where you need to care for individual bushes, saplings and other plants...
We've all heard the phrase reduce, reuse and recycle. Here are a few ideas to reuse something almost all of us have and save some money while you're at it.
If you are a home owner chances are you have had ant problems at one time or another. Some of you may have a pest control service helping you, well this is for those of you that don't. From my...
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You don’t need to covet another man’s trash when you can turn your own trash into treasure. Recycling is very important to keeping our planet...
This is a great alternative to pumpkins (and cheaper, too!). The beauty of this project is that you and your family are able to be as creative as can be and have a blast while doing it!
After reading an article from Marlainemarie on recycling I thought I would write an article on disposing of waste oil. Like myself there are lots of folks out there that prefer to do their own...
There is no need to spend money and travel to the gym to stay in shape. You can exercise and workout in the comfort of your own home and save money too. This is just a small list of things you can...
The carpets in your home that receive the most foot traffic are going to need to be cleaned every two to three months. Regular vacuuming helps, but cannot get rid of liquid stains or brown marks...
More than 80% of all household poisoning occurs in children between the ages of 1 and 4. There is no sure way to protect your family or your children from outside dangers, but following these...
Driving cross-country with your dog can be quite an adventure. From where to stay overnight, to how often you should stop, make plans for a more pleasurable trip.
Pasteurization helps ensure the lifespan of milk. All unpasteurized milk contains microorganisms. The goal is to achieve a low microbial count to get the best flavor and keep quality and other...
With the ever increasing prices on everything from oil, to gas, to groceries, it is always good to find new ways to cut costs in any way possible. Here are just a few easy things that can be done...
A blender can be one of your most versatile kitchen appliances. Expensive isn't always better when it comes to blenders. Here are some guidelines for choosing a blender to best meet your needs.
Would you like to save money, recycle, and practice eco-friendly gardening? Here are a few hints on how you can get more for less in your garden.
With the new year upon us, new year resolutions are being made by everyone. A common new year resolution is to lose weight. We all know how long that lasts until excuses start interfering with...
For years I have used water jugs and 2 liter bottles to help water my plants.
Plastic wood is basically recycled composite lumber. It is a major use for recycled wood fibers, plastic bags and milk jugs. A mix of these materials are compressed and designed to look much like...
American face jugs are a wonderful item to collect. "Perhaps the most unique piece of southern pottery is the Face Jug. The history of southern face jugs starts with slave potters in the...
If you've got a good source on blackberries, try your hand at making some wine.
Apricots will add a delicious sweetness to your homemade wine.
Jug fishing is way of covering a wide area for fishing with very little personnel or equipment. It is mainly used to capture catfish or other bottom dwellers. If done correctly you can catch a...
Line these homemade milk jug lanterns on your walk way or porch to greet your trick or treaters. You can also draw autumn leaves or Santa Claus' face for other Holiday Parties. Hearts for weddings...
A easy way to add the bird seed to your backyard feathered friends feeders.
Spring is emerging and with it will bring many brand new baby chicks for many of us, especially with Easter right around the corner. Why buy those expensive (and difficult to clean) chicken...
When the fruit trees think it is spring and Jack Frost has other ideas, a late spring frost can doom an entire year’s crop in a home orchard and commercial orchard alike. The measures that...
A simple set of exercise weights can be made from throwaway household items. While these homemade weights probably won't turn you into the next bodybuilding champion of the world, they can provide...
Milk is a tricky liquid. It's very popular in refrigerators around the world, and people are encouraged to drink it several times a day to stay healthy. Unfortunately, it's a very volatile...
When your pond freezes, you must keep a hole open in the ice. Gases must exchange between the pond and the air so the oxygen can enter the pond and noxious gases can escape. Even though the fish...
At one time or another, we have all resolved to build more muscle and get in shape. But with a lot of money and time going to other things, that membership at the gym isn't always feasible. So...
You open your mailbox, and immediately your spirits drop. It's the day your electric bill comes. While electricity is probably something you would be hard pressed to live without, that doesn't...
Create your own cheap Halloween luminaries from recycled material and by re-using decorations intended for other holidays. These Halloween luminaries are a cheap and easy way to decorate the...
Bottled water is a part of everyday life, whether you are on the go and need to have water with you, or you live in an area where tap water isn't as clean as it should be. The dilemma is, how do...
People who live in cold climates often have trouble trying to put in their gardens in the spring because they are battling late frosts, and again in the early fall when they have to race against...
Milk jug catch is a great way to recycle empty milk jugs and encourage your kids to drink milk. This outdoor game is perfect for picnics and barbecues, and the only limit on the number of players...
Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and witches. Make ghost lanterns to put in your front yard and give your visitors a friendly holiday scare. Start saving your plastic milk jugs if you plan...
Collecting antique jugs; learn about everything you need to know in this free diy collectors video from an antiques dealer collection expert.
If you drink a lot of water it might be worth having water delivered right to your home. This is much more convenient than making several trips to the grocery store to carry gallons of water out...
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