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Candles bring a sense of harmony and tranquility, add warmth and beauty, inspire romance and relaxation in our lives. However, conventional candles can also bring pollutants, chemicals, toxic...
This is a simple jam recipe that you can make using all the extra tomatoes from your garden, or if you don't have a garden you can buy some at the farmer's market, a local vegetable stand or a...
How many times have we purchased wood furniture and someone sets a wet glass right on the wood leaving a nasty white ring? Maybe it was an antique piece, or a treasure table that has been passed...
Arthritis affects the joints causing pain and stiffness. Paraffin baths have been recommended by physicians and physical therapists for decades as an effective treatment for arthritic individuals....
Wine jellies are great for that unique holiday gift that everyone will love. Easy to make and dress up in wine glasses or dessert dishes. Sealed with paraffin, the jellies will last up to several...
Camping season is in full swing. To enjoy the best possible campfire, take the time to make these nifty campfire starters, at home. You'll be glad you did!
Burning candles seems like an easy way to add a pleasant fragrance to a room and it can be relaxing to watch the flame flicker in dim light, but that flickering candle may not be so beneficial...
Scented Santa Bears can be used in many different ways as gifts for your friends and loved ones this Christmas. These are extremely easy to make. They are inexpensive as well.
These have been around for a long time! My next door neighbor taught me how to make them 30 years ago. Christmas wouldn't be the same without them. It' a tradition to have them during the...
How can I write an article on making raspberry wine without an article on making jam from the wine? Preserve this jam or jelly in beautiful wine glasses and top with paraffin for a stunning...
Sealing jellies, especially wine jellies in specialty glasses are done with paraffin wax. It is the easiest of all the sealing methods.
Melting wax may sound like an easy task, but one must keep safety in mind and do it right, or risk ending up with a big mess.
Making your own dipped pine cones that are scented with your favorite fragrance is an excellent way to decorate your home for the fall or the upcoming holiday season. This is a very inexpensive...
Most campers have their routine of what to pack and how they plan to eat while camping. Here are just a few ideas to aid in making cooking simple while camping. These are some old tried and true...
A fire in your fireplace makes a day nice and cozy. There are many products or things you can use to start your fire. This is an easy way to start your fire and it smells really nice.
Texas Millionaire Candy is one of my family's favorite candies. Otherwise known as pecan turtles, they consist of chopped pecans smothered in caramel and encased in rich chocolate. I'm sure this...
Got plain old candles? Not anymore! Look around you - there are thousands of things you can use to perk them up.
Don't get started making your candles just to find out you forgot one vital element. Set up your workspace and keep everything handy.
Curious about those strangely dressed people running around your local park or in the hallways of your favorite anime convention? Those are LARPers. What is LARP? It stands for Live Action Role...
When the weather warms up, people want to shed those heavy winter shoes and wear lightweight sandals or even no shoes at all. Unfortunately, exposing our feet to the elements can often cause them...
If you love the way hand dipped candles look and hate how expensive they are. I will walk you through the steps on how to make your own. Hand dipped candles at home. Easy, beautiful and affordable.
Make a plain candle unique with this easy trick.
People use saddle soap to clean boots, saddles, belts, harnesses and any other thick leather product they want to keep looking its best. This soap not only cleans leather, but it also supplies it...
Most directions you see for making candles call for a double boiler. Using these directions, you can make simple candles, scented or unscented, without messing up a single pan to melt the wax. ...
Make your favorite chocolate Candy at home...
Revolutionary War battles often hinged on the morale of the men doing the fighting. Fife and drum units were an integral part of the fighting man's arsenal, as important as their powder horns and...
Are you bored? Have you ever wanted to try something new? It's so easy to make a candle, and it's fun. There are just a few simple steps and a couple inexpensive supplies.
Oilskin coats are an excellent way to keep dry in the rain, but periodically your coat may need to be re-waterproofed. Here's how it's done.
Cracked heels look ugly but there is a very simple home remedy to heal them. Try it; no doubt beautiful hands and feet boost up our confidence. Plus, the method that I am sharing with you is also...
Candle making can be a fun and relaxing hobby which allows one to express themselves in a unique form of art. An additional benefit is actually getting to use the candles when you are finished....
Sticky and binding wooden drawers are one of life’s little aggravations. Lots of things can make a drawer stick – for example, nails screws or staples supposed to hold drawers together working...
Paraffin wax treatments are soothing to the skin. If you are suffering from dry winter hands that tend to crack or feel irritated from dry weather or frequent hand washing, a paraffin bath might...
Campers are a very innovative group. Living outdoors (weather permitting) as comfortably as possible with few conveniences, they are improvisation masters (like “MacGyver”!) getting double and...
As a dedicated and experienced wood worker, there are few things as satisfying as breaking down a tree to lumber for a project. Bringing the mill process home allows you to work with wood that is...
Thanksgiving is upon us and it's almost time to decorate the table for one of the most special holidays of the year. Why not make your table special this year? If you enjoy Thanksgiving crafts,...
If you live in a cold climate, you're all too familiar with the task of shoveling snow. It doesn't matter whether you have a metal snow shovel or a plastic one: The snow seems to cling to it, no...
Tired of wadding up newspaper to get your fireplace started? You can easily make your own firestarters from things you already have!
Making dipping chocolate is so much easier than you'd think. It also tastes a lot better than commercially made "bark." Don't worry about the wax in the chocolate as it doesn't...
Making fancy cookie bouquets can be done by anyone for any occasion, and what better occasion than for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? Not only will they be thrilled with the special gift,...
Ever wonder what it was like to live back in colonial times? One fun way to get a taste of it is to make your own candles much like the colonists did. Colonial American families relied on candles...
There is something about the snapping, the crackling and the warm glow of a fireplace on a chilly night that is just relaxing and therapeutic. One of the joys of using fire starters is that they...
Paraffin wax is a white or colorless wax made from petroleum byproducts. Paraffin is commonly used to make candles, as an ingredient in cosmetics and for creating waxed paper. It is also popular...
Mmm. Who doesn't love chocolate covered cherries? These sweet little candies are fairly easy to make. Whip up a batch for Christmas or a simple family meal. These are sure to be a hit with...
When I started preserving my jams and jellies I started out with paraffin wax. It is cheap, easy to use, and does not take up a lot of room like your traditional canning devices.
Gourds can be transformed into many lovely and useful things such as planters, bowls, vases, ladles, Christmas tree ornaments and a home for birds.
Make a boring candle exciting! Add texture with this easy trick.
Rainbows are cheery and inviting. Bring one into your home with a rainbow candle. This technique will teach you to make a candle with concentric rings of various colors.
Rainbows are cheery and inviting. Bring one into your home with a rainbow candle. This technique creates a candle with vertical stripes of various colors.
If you are tired of wrestling with your bureau every time you need a pair of socks, it's time to fix that sticking drawer.
If you want to make your own candles for Kwanzaa, you will be keeping the traditional roots of the holiday. Keep in mind that homemade candles will most likely not look the same as store-bought...
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