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11 Plants That You Can Use As Soap
It's surprisingly easy to create soap with plants. The secret is a naturally-occurring compound called saponin in many plants, especially those with waxy cuticles. When you chop up plants that contain saponin and rub the pieces in your hands with water, you can create a lather. This article will share some of the most common plants in the U.S. that contain saponin and how to use them as a soap substitute.
Homesteading for Beginners: How to Become a Homesteader TODAY
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14 Off-Grid Projects to Cut Your Energy and Water Usage
I'm working on making my house switch to clean solar energy. There are so many small opportunities to disconnect from the grid, and while some of them involve somewhat pricey, high-tech solar gadget chargers, others are decidedly simple.
Root Cellar Alternatives - the Imperfectly Happy home
6 Alternatives to a Traditional Root Cellar. Whether you grow your fruits and vegetables or prefer buying them in bulk to save money, it helps to have a root cellar at home to use to keep these… More