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DIY: How To Naturally Make An Essential Oil Diffuser {Plus Aromatherapy Oil Blends}

The next time you feel that your mood is”off” or that you want to enhance your memory make an oil diffuser and try some of these essential oil combinations and see the positive effects. Aromatherapy is a natural way to improve and balance your moods and create a healthier environment.

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DIY: Recipes For Everyday Products

In order to save a few dimes in my pocket, I’m starting to use my emergency pantry items in other ways ranging from deodorant to furniture polish.

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DIY Home Cooling Techniques

Whether your air conditioner went kaput due to a weather disaster or you prefer to “rough it” and not use the appliance, you can still keep your home cool!

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Ollas: Ancient Low Tech and Low Cost Sub-Surface Irrigation System

Sometimes our ancestors really did know best. Learn about ollas, an ancient, but very effective irrigation system to add to your garden.

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Water Procurement: Setting Up a Low-Budget Water Catchment System and Why It Will Save Your Life

Using the information from Part 1 & 2, the setup of a water system, decontamination station, and rain catchment procedures entailed to blend all parts together.

Primitive Living Skills: Creating Off-Grid Light Sources

So many of us have become accustomed to the convenience of electricity that we’ve forgotten how to get along without it.

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DIY: Repel Bugs Naturally with this Homemade Bug Balm

Next time you are outdoors, give this natural balm a chance. The smell is much more pleasant compared to insecticides and it’s just as effective.

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Five Awesome Alternatives to Duct Tape

Sometimes we’re faced with certain challenges that demand a specific tool perfectly suited for the task. If that’s ever the case, you’ll be glad you had one of these superior alternatives to duct tape.

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Get Fizzy With It! Make Your Own Homemade Soda

Home brewing your own sodas are cheaper, more nutritious and a great project to do with the family. Learn how easy this skill is and use the recipes provided to make your own homemade soda.

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How to Build an Awesome Mousetrap With a 5 Gallon Bucket

There’s a reason why humanity has struggled to eradicate these creatures for centuries, while never achieving any long term success. If they weren’t so resilient and smart, they would never be a problem.

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DIY: Soy Citronella Candles

Citronella candles are a natural alternative to repelling those annoying insects and provide a pleasant scent at the same time. They also are very adaptable to what you have on hand.

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For $15 You Can Build The Perfect Backup Air Conditioner

Everyone should have some kind of backup plan for their AC needs.

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