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Category: The Natural Home
Mindful Stewardship & Chemical-Free Living
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of wellness. The Natural Home is a curated collection of “from-scratch” solutions for a non-toxic household. Drawing on over two decades of sustainable living experience, we share traditional wisdom updated for the modern pioneer—from the antimicrobial power of essential oils to the practical simplicity of vinegar and baking soda. Whether you are detoxifying your laundry routine, exploring historical “make-do” cleaning tips, or mastering household organization, discover the skills needed to maintain a healthy, eco-friendly home.
Resilient to abuse and versatile by nature, ‘Cast’ iron was so named because it is made by ‘casting’ (pouring) molten iron into a mold. The 1830’s through the middle of the 1850’s was a period when cooking vessels – and the stoves on which to cook with them – were made of cast iron, and made in abundance. Fanciful castings were also in great demand during this time for windows, furniture and lawn decorations.
Create a cozy and stylish bedroom with the right bed pillows. Learn how to layer your bed for a personalized and inviting look.
Create a cozy reading nook the whole family will love. Tips and ideas to transform unused spaces into comfortable and inviting reading areas.
Here are some of the easiest, fastest, most effective and affordable methods/ideas I’ve tested to date.
With the right supplies and a few good tools, you can tackle small improvement projects with confidence and ease.
Lemon juice has long been used as a kitchen and general purpose cleaner. Along with other members of the citrus family including Oranges and Limes, Lemon acts as a deodorizer in addition to its cleaning ability.
Uncover the secret language of fans in Victorian times. Learn about the meanings behind various fan movements and gestures.
Caring for a cow hide or other animal skin rug and accessories.
Wood treatments, paint, or other chemicals may not be your best answer when it comes to preserving wood outdoors. Learn why wooden pagodas built in the far east lasted for centuries.
Why you should have more than two sheets sets.
Tips on how to remove red wine stains on carpets, handy baking soda tip for scouring dishes, remove heel marks from floors, and say goodbye to mold!
One of the problems with this kind of natural stone countertops is that it can get scratched. Luckily, there are many products to use to get scratches out of marble.
DIY method to clean grout between floor tiles.
Cleaning advice from readers on how to clean sinks and bathtubs, whiten uniforms, prevent mirror fog, and a terrific laundry trick.