By TreeLiving There is an old saying that is often evoked to describe the human brain: "use it or lose it." There is some truth to this old saying, as it's been indicated in studies that the mo...
Mulled wine is such an old and entrenched holiday tradition that we sing Christmas carols about it. This ancient beverage was traditionally made from scratch, and you can do the same. Here is how. (more&hell...
The home water heater can be a significant draw on your household energy use. Many homeowners are beginning to look into water heaters that are more energy efficient. (more…)...
The project of coop-building can get very complicated if you let it. But it needn't be - building a chicken coop is relatively easy for creatures that are not at all pernickety about their home. The first...
Smelly shoes are caused by bacteria and sometimes fungus. Bacteria and fungus need warm, moist environments in which to thrive. To deodorize your shoes, the focus needs to be on killing bacteria, drying ...
More people are finding the art of knitting to be therapeutic. Traditionally a females-only activity, many men are now discovering the benefits of knitting. Knitting need not be gender-specific. Here are...
Flossing and brushing regularly are the first steps to keeping your teeth healthy. There is no subtsitute for that basic regimen, but there are things you can do to augment it. Here are some tips on keeping you...
Compressed earth blocks are an ancient building material and technique - just ask the ancient Egyptians! There is no question such structures are durable. Buildings made with compressed earth blocks have lasted...