Category: DIY & Tutorials

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S’mores Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S’mores Cookies I think I could find a way to enjoy s’mores any day of the week, any month of the year! I’m definitely excited to share a s’more inspired recipe from Susan Whetzel, author of The S’mores Cookbook. Filled with oats, brown sugar and graham cracker crumbs, this cookie definitely needs to be on …

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Homemade Hand Sanitizer With Thieves Oil

Homemade Hand Sanitizer With Thieves Oil I’m a big believer in hand-washing as the best way to ward off colds and the flu. I am also a huge fan of Thieves Oil. I love that I can use it in everything from homemade foaming hand soap to bug repellent bars! I like to keep things …

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37 Ways to Give Your Kitchen a Deep Clean

37 Ways to Give Your Kitchen a Deep Clean There are so many nooks and crannies and appliances in your kitchen, sometimes the best you can do is wipe down the countertops. But when you’re ready to give that kitchen a serious cleaning, Emily over at buzzfeed.com has posted about 37 things you can do …

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How To Build A Dresser From 2x4s

How To Build A Dresser From 2x4s Yes, you can make a functional, great looking dresser with 6 drawers…all from 2×4’s! If you are just getting into making your own furniture, this simple but stylish project is for you. Shopping List: 8 – 2×4 @ 8 feet long, 3 – 2×2 @ 8 feet long, …

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DIY Cold Frames (mini-greenhouse)

DIY Cold Frames (mini-greenhouse) Essentially, a cold frame is a miniature greenhouse–a bottomless box with a clear lid that captures sunlight, insulates plants and warms the soil. You can grow or start most anything in a cold frame, but they’re especially useful for early spring vegetables like: Broccoli Fingerling carrots Lettuce Peppers Radishes Spinach Tomatoes …

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