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Gophers! Those pesky Critters just keep popping up everywhere-Literally. Can't get rid of them, here are some suggestions.
Do you have soap making on the mind? Well this is a great recipe I have used a number of times. It is fun, fairly easy and the ingredients are not very costly.
Olive oil soap, also called Castile Soap, is created by mixing Olive Oil with Lye and then adding your colors and fragrances of your choice. Olive Oil soap is a popular type of soap with people...
This soap is a pleasure to give - and to receive.
Castile soap is commonly found in health food stores due to it's mild and natural ingredients. If you want a greener alternative to commercial soap, or have concerns about the chemicals in most...
Learn how to decorate your finished bars of soap in this free video on homemade soap making.
Making lye soap sounds a little scarey. Using lye soap also sounds a little scarey, but in truth if your measurements are precise, natural hand made lye soap is the best soap for your skin. I’ll...
Olive oil soap (Castile Soap)was reportedly originated several hundred years ago in Spain. Since it's a very mild soap, it is great for those with sensitive skin types. Soaps made from olive oil...
Solid shampoo bars are becoming very popular in upscale soap boutiques. They are great to use when traveling, easy to store and are a natural alternative to liquid shampoos. The best part of...
Do you or anyone you know have trouble with your complexion? Have you ever wondered why so many people have outbreaks, acne, wrinkles or just plain poor quality skintone? It just very well may be...
Making homemade soap is fun and easy. This is cold-processed which means no heat is actually used on the soap mixture itself and you aren’t actually making your own lye. This soap is great for...
Homemade soaps, lotions, oils and other bath and body products are not just fun to make but are great for gifting as well. It also makes for a rewarding and unique experience. The entire process...
Soap making is becoming more and more popular, yet many new hobbyists are hesitant to try methods that differ from the one they originally learned. Through this tutorial, you'll find that hot...
Making you own soap and be a fun exciting hobby. The finished product can also make an awesome personalized gift!
There is a nostalgia for the past and there is a resurgence of interest in re-learning the skills of our ancestors. One of these is the art of making lye soap. In the early 1800's before lye...
Bio-Diesel is all the rage, and for a very good reason. Vegetable oil will react very similarly to diesel fuel when burned in a diesel engine. It has to be processed though and mixed with fuel...
Instructions on how to make lye. The main thing to remember when attempting to make lye is to WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE BLINDNESS. You DO NOT want it to touch your skin.
Soapmaking is one of my favorite hobbies for a variety of reasons. I have severely dry skin, and the glycerin that's left in homemade soap adds a wonderfully moisturizing component that you just...
Bio diesel is a form of fuel that can be made using regular cooking oil and a few additives. It is more cost efficient, better for the environment, and actually helps keep your entire fuel system...
Getting sick, such as faking an illness, starts with the basics of symptomatology.
Learn how to safely mix water and lye as part of the soap making process in this free video on homemade soap making.
Many people hesitate to make homemade soap, simply because they are scared to use the caustic chemical lye that it contains. If you want to make homemade soap, but are leary about using this...
If you are up for the challenge, here is a general tutorial on how to make cold process soap.
Making your own soap is a fun activity, but many people shy away from using lye, which can be harsh and caustic, and is a main ingredient in most soap recipes. Soap is not soap without lye...
So, you've taken the plunge and decided to make your lye soap. It's been in the mold for 24 hours, you've unmolded it and cut it into bars. But what do you do with it now? It's not ready to use....
Make your own soap with lye that you make at home. This process is not to be done indoors, and you need to wear goggles during this process, but it gives you a feeling of independence and...
This recipe for lavender rosemary soap contains a combination of oils chosen for their particular properties. Beeswax and palm oil help to make a firm bar, coconut and castor oils provide a good...
Hair relaxers straighten hair, the opposite of perms, which curl hair. Considering the strong chemicals relaxers contain, it is advisable to pick the best relaxer for your hair type. Pick the one...
There are many ways to skin a cat as there are many ways to generate hydrogen, I will briefly explain how you can do this chemically with household materials. To make this an automotive...
Making your own shampoo takes a bit of your time, some simple equipment and the knowledge that what you are making is just as good as those costly salon favorites or generic grocery store brands.
Dyeing animal or plant fibers with indigo is a fascinating and rewarding experience, but one that requires an informed approach. Indigo is a pigment, originally from the weedy plant called woad....
Making soap with lye can be hazardous to your health. A safer alternative to creating soap from scratch is known as the melt and pour process. It's not only safer if you're looking for a craft to...
Making soap from scratch can be an arduous and sometimes dangerous process, but if you’re a seasoned soaper you know how much fun and creative making soaps can be. Soap making can turn...
Store-bought soaps that are said to be gentle or safe for sensitive skin are still made with lye. Made up of calcium hydroxide and lime, lye is a caustic chemical that is dangerous and corrosive....
Learn what ingredients you will need to make your own soap in this free video on homemade soap making.
Learn how to hand mill or French mill your soap in this free video on homemade soap making.
Learn how to add color, scent, and herbs to your hand milled soap in this free video on homemade soap making.
Making lye soap is one of the oldest home-making arts. In Colonial days, soap-making could take days. These days, thanks to the availability of both lye and lard, we can cut the process to a few...
Making homemade soap can be a rewarding experience for people looking to get back to doing things the old-time way. This article tells a little about natural soap and curing it for use.
All natural soaps are not created equal. The term “natural” can be defined many ways. Some people consider any soap that is homemade or handcrafted natural, even if it contains synthetic...
To divert the high costs of fuel, many homes re-lit their fireplaces. The fires provide radiant heat, making a chilly room feel cozy. So, after burning a few cords of firewood this winter, what...
Knowing how to treat chemical burns could save your skin. Symptoms of chemical burns include redness, irritation, pain, numbness, blisters, and coughing. Sometimes the problem is much worse than...
Making soap is fun and easy. Homemade soap is great because of the fresh ingredients and the non-commercial scents and chemicals. This soap recipe creates one bar of lovely smooth soap that...
Homemade soap can be a welcome addition to anyone's bathing routine, especially for someone with sensitive skin. Goat milk soap is a very moisturizing, soft soap and not that difficult to make....
Coconut is great for the skin. It not only softens it, but protects it from damage and aids in healing. Coconut and olive oil are a great combination for beautiful skin. Coconut gives your skin a...
Choosing a relaxer for African American hair is a serious undertaking. Making the wrong choice can cause damaged hair for many months, or worse, irreparable damage. Here's how to pick the right...
Did you know that green olives right off the tree are impossible to eat thanks to their naturally-occurring bitter tannins? A curing process is necessary to leach the tannins from the olives and...
Many people make their own soap for a variety of different reasons. Some enjoy soap making as a hobby and give the soaps as gifts, while others make there own soap for personal use. Once you have...
Biodiesel is the future of fuel. With the price of fuel rising ever higher with no end in sight people are forced to find alternatives. Alternative fuels are nothing new. In fact, people have...
Telling if people are lying can be simple if you know what to look for.