Typical books about preserving garden produce nearly always assume that modern “kitchen gardeners” will boil or freeze their vegetables and fruits. Yet here is a
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6 Cleaning Necessities for Your Stockpile
If you have these 6 items, there’s nothing you can’t clean: Baking soda Bleach Borax Dawn dish soap Table salt White vinegar Many of us have spent our valuable dollars buying the latest in cleaning supplies. What we’re really paying for is harsh chemicals (some of them carcinogenic) and artificial fragrances (many of which are also unhealthy). Instead, consider stocking up on these basic items, which will allow you to make any household cleaner you might need. Most of the time you can purchase these items on sale or in bulk quantities. As well, they all serve other purposes besides basic cleaning, which maximizes your storage space. Baking …
Easily remove wine stains from many materials
Many homesteaders enjoy the process of making their own wine. It is a great way to further the self sufficient lifestyle and a fun hobby to experiment with. One problem with wine is its amazing ability to stain. Whether you are enjoying this delicious beverage or bottling it, chances are you are bound to splash a bit on your clothes or carpet at one point or another. If you have had wine splash on clothing before, you probably know how badly it stains. Have no fear – there is a way to prevent wine from staining your favorite materials. The best part about this is that the stain remover is inexpensive and…