Posts in this series on microbes: Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV
And now, I’m going to explain why I brought up the subject of microbes.
A large portion of my posts are dedicated to homemade, do-it-yourself crafts and necessities. I do it mostly to save money without sacrificing quality, the trade-off [...]

We hear a lot about the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. The medical community has done well in informing both medical health professionals AND patients. We know that the misuse and overuse of antibiotics lead to drug resistance and newer drugs must be developed to keep up. But what about non-medical, everyday [...]

Oh I just love the smell of fresh sun-dried laundry! After years of using a rope concoction in my backyard, I finally broke down and bought a rotary clothesline. I’ve used it for about six months now and I’m happy to report that I’m very pleased with it. After researching all the [...]

Traditionally, homemade laundry detergent involves at least two steps:
(1) grating soap and
(2a) either running it through a food processor to make it fine enough to use in powder form or
(2b) melt it with water on the stove top to be used in liquid form.
An easier alternative that’s also 100% natural is to use soap nuts. [...]