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Tired of seeing that rust on your chrome bumper day to day? Get rid of it quick with these easy steps!
Have you ever noticed that the tomato plants you purchased are not from seed??? well it's true. Most tomato plants you buy at the home or garden center are actually clones! If you have only one...
Winter time requires a different set of clothing than summer does, especially for those people who live in climates of snow and cold weather for months on end. Good winter clothing can be very...
In this tough economy isn't it good to know that you can make a colorful hat out of felted sweaters for your entire family to keep them warm for the winter! If you have never made a simple wool...
Here's how to clean those record-breaking divots off your irons.
"I hate meeces to pieces!" OK, that's not totally true, but I do want to keep them out of my house. We live right next door to a corn/grain feed mill and rail road tracks. It takes...
For cast iron it can be easy to care for, but when it starts rusting it gets a little more difficult. The proper care makes all the difference in the world. I have been cooking in these things my...
It's getting easier to find well-made, luxurious feeling clothes that are organic and eco-friendly. The fabrics you want to look for are organic alpaca, bamboo, hemp, cotton, silk, tencel, merino...
Need to start a fire, but don't have any matches? There are still plenty of ways to get tinder burning as long as you have the proper tools and a little patience. Here are several different...
There are a few different brands of scratch covers out there that work fairly well, but they tend to darken the hardwood floor that they are applied to, and we all know that this sticks out like a...
It's hard to believe that such a little animal can cause so much trouble. But mice are experts at getting inside your home and once inside there is no end to the damage that they can do. Such as...
I love hardwood floors in a home. They are fairly easy to clean and care for. Best of all they look beautiful. Over time, a wax build up can dull your beautiful floors. Many people don’t realize...
In honor of Earth Day I'm resubmitting this article as it uses recycled fabrics and is a kind and gentle way of dealing with our rescued pets! Belly bands for male dogs are becoming more...
Hardwood floors add a sense of character and warmth to the home, and work with almost any decorating scheme. While hardwood floors are fairly expensive, they can be expected to last for many years...
Hardwood floors look beautiful in a home. They add a touch of elegance and charm. Hardwood floors work with any décor. Hardwood floors also are prone to shoe scuff marks. Your hardwood floor...
First impressions are important, so make the right one with these clothing ideas.
Most people are surprised to learn that an Oriental wool rug or wool area rug can be washed at home. These rugs usually are washable - in water - but follow the manufacturer's instructions for...
Usually in the cold months mice find their way into your home to get out of the weather and to look for food. There are ways to get rid of mice without poisoning them which can be dangerous if you...
Have you ever felted (or fulled) a crochet or knitting project? Have you ever dyed yarn with Kool-Aid? One day I was looking at a purse I'd knitted and I was thinking how I really disliked the...
Do you like the look of penny rugs in your home but you would like to have a stylish design on your Winter bedding as well? I know that I have the answer for you! Follow these easy steps and you...
I always find scarves to be a great way to add “oomph” to an otherwise plain outfit. Lately they seem to be taking-off as a trend and adorning the necks of celebrities like the Olsen twins, Kate...
I love the look of hardwood floors. They add such a classy, elegant touch to a home. Then come the kids, dogs and husbands. Now your beautiful floor has stains and you have no idea how to remove them.
Color your raw wool in natural dyes made from herbs, flowers, berries, roots, leaves and bark that you collect yourself.
Nothing warms you up on a cold winter day like a cozy wool sweater. However, after just a few wears, it can become worn-looking and pilled. Try these tips to keep your wool clothes looking new,...
Buying the right perfume can be difficult. Some perfumes smell so good in the store but once you get them home, you do not care for the scent and it never get's worn. Learn how to properly buy...
This is a simple, fun experiment that demonstrates static electricity to kids. They'll learn that static electricty acts in some ways like a magnet. Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
There is nothing more frustrating than when you try to open a drawer and it sticks. You yank it open, but you know one of these days you are going to pull and you'll end up with the drawer pulls...
Located on Puget Sound, Seattle is home to beautiful scenery, great music and a delicious cup of joe. It rarely snows, but rain, mist and clouds prevail most of the year.
Eager parents-to-be who are busy outfitting a nursery for their future baby may not realize that their choice of furniture, carpeting and even bedding could expose their child to a boatload of...
It's spring and hopefully where you live, it's time to put away that wool coat in favor of light jackets and sweaters. It's much nicer putting away a clean coat than a dirty one. Cigarette...
Fire can strike at any moment. It can devastate whole families and destroy years of memories and possessions. Fire takes and gives nothing back. Fire Prevention includes having a plan how to...
Building a wardrobe means putting enough complementary basic pieces together to create a number of versatile outfits. Men's wardrobes consist of suits, slacks or trousers, blazers or sports coats,...
You can't just grab it off a sheep and stick it in a pot of dye. So how do you dye wool? Here's the first step.
When working with wood projects or doing intarsia wood projects, it is necessary to use an ebony piece of wood to help differentiate a design, pattern, or accent. However, ebony wood is very...
Let's face it, once you hit 30 you are officially a grown-up! But that doesn't mean you can't have a fresh, classy style that is still youthful. Here's how!
Many spinners or felters find the experience of preparing a fleece from its raw state to roving to yarn or felt a rewarding and educational experience. Moreover, buying raw fleeces is often more...
Do you have a favorite wool scarf that itches so bad you never wear it? Here's how to solve the itch-factor and wear your scarf again! This can also be applied to sweaters...
So you decided to pull grandpa's old shotgun out of the closet and discovered it was covered with rust. Don't panic, we might be able to save it.
If you live in a area that has hard water, you know all to well the stains that hard water leaves behind on your windows after you wash your car. There are a million different products that claim...
I can't tell you how many steel wool pads I'd go through just because they would turn into a pile of rust. What a waist of money and resources. This is one of the most simple steps to save...
Everyone has had the experience of accidentally washing a wool sweater. When wool gets wet and warm, the fibers in the wool lock themselves together and don't want to let go, resulting in...
Have you ever experienced the terrible pain of an earache? You must be interested then in my home remedies for earache collection.
Squeegee not working on your glass shower doors? This is the simplest and most effective way to clean them.
Do you want to spice up your sewing room with a tasty treat that won't have you gain any calories? This adorable cinnamon roll does two things that might help you, to use up some of your wool...
Have a rusty bike that you'd like to restore? Have bits of rust that are just a nuisance to you and need to be removed? Well don't fret! Your bike will be new and improved in no time!
How to put together the perfect wardrobe.
Have you ever noticed that in the Winter time that some people have very dull colored clothing on and walk around with a sad expression? Now with this tough economy it is even more noticeable than...
Starting a fire without matches or a lighter is easy. In just a few easy steps, you can have a blazing fire going using just two common household products.
Tights are a great fall and winter fashion accessory for the cooler months. These allow you to pull out the skirts, dresses and even shorts. This awesome accessory comes in an array of colors,...
Mice are not only disgusting rodents but they can be very dangerous if they make their way into your home. Some of them carry diseases that can spread to your children and they can also chew...