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Making Your Own Desiccant Packets for Closet Dehumidifier?Does anyone have a formula for a homemade packet for a closet dehumidifier? In the summer I go through 1 a day in each of my closets, of the tub type sold at Wal-Mart.

 

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Making Your Own Coffee Packets?To save messing with coffee grounds while camping in our RV, I would like to make coffee pouches ahead of our trips. Then I could just place them in the coffeepot and throw away the used pouch when done. Has anyone done this?

 

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Making a Space Saving Kitchen Table?Does anyone have an idea or instructions for making a space saving kitchen table that attaches to a windowsill, maybe folding under the window?

 

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Homemade Body Mist?How do you make your own vanilla body splash/spray? Thanks.

 

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Making Bookshelves On the Stair Rails?How do I make a bookcase shelves on the rail of a stairs? I have a small space house. Thank you.

 

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Make Your Own FunnelNeed a funnel in a pinch? Cut off the bottom of a 2 liter or 1/2 liter bottle. You can make it as tall or short as you want.

 

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Making Your Own Flarp?I would like to find the recipe for flarp.

 

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Dawn Ice RepellentI see lots of talk, but not the original information. I need the proportions and how to for putting Dawn dishwashing liquid on the sidewalk to avoid slipping.

 

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Preserving Homemade Aloe Vera Gel?How do you preserve homemade Aloe Vera gel?

 

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Homemade Charging Station?Has anyone made their own electronics charging station?

 

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Making a Mini Green House?I want to start a small green house inside and would like to know how to start the seeds to be put out later. Any help would be appreciated.

 

How Do I Make an RV Awning?Has anyone ever made a new awning for an RV? Any tips I should know about?

 

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How Do I Make a Cover for My Metal Porch Swing?I would like ideas on how to replace or remake the cover to the swing on my double metal porch swing set. It once had a plastic "webbing" type cover stitched to its frame, but this rotted away. I want to keep it simple and inexpensive.

 

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Lampe Berger Refills?Can someone please tell me how to make Lamp Berger oil? I have one for it, but will not work.

 

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Homemade Dry Eraser Fluid?Does anyone have the chemical recipe to make a batch of dry erase marker fluid? I'm a teacher in Mexico, where the cost of buying dry erase markers is very high.

 

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Making a Cup Holder for a Porch Swing?Does anyone have a good idea for a cup holder on the arm of a swing? These arms are not really wide, but I go outside to "swing" and need something to either hold my coffee cup or tea cup? Any simple ideas? Thanks.

 

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Dawn Glass Cleaner?When I mix dawn dish soap with water, what size spray bottle should I use for the 2 drops of Dawn. Thanks.

 

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Frugal Weed Killer?Killing pesky weeds doesn't have to be expensive or harmful to the environment. One common weed that causes problems is ground ivy or creeping charlie. An easy way to rid yourself of the weed, is to spray a solution of household borax on the offending sprout.

 

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Building a Swing Set?I am looking for plans for a wooden swing and playground area.

 

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How Can I Make a Hand Sanitizer That Doesn't Dry My Skin?How can I make a hand sanitizer that won't dry our skin out?

 

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Recipes for Making Household Products?Does anyone have any recipes for cheap, homemade cleaning supplies like cleansers, spray cleaners, etc.? Thanks in advance!

 

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How Do I Make and Preserve Cold Water Starch?I have interest in knowing how to make and preserve cold water starch. I would appreciate to know the items required to make a cold water starch, and also the process and packaging.

 

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How Can I Make Septic Safe Personal Bathroom Wipes?I would like to know how to make septic safe personal bathroom wipes.

 

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Homemade Air Refresher?How do I make homemade air refresher?

 

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Making Your Own AC Filters?A/C filters are getting costly and mine uses 2. Does anyone have ideas on how to make your own? I thought about using quilt batting, but am not sure if it would be too thick.

 

Homemade Dish Soap Recipes, Man Washing Dishes

Homemade Dish Soap RecipesThis is a page about homemade dish soap recipes. Making your own dish soap can be a great way to save money. You will also be reducing the amount of chemicals and dyes you utilize in your household.

 

A washer filled with laundry.

Homemade Laundry Detergent RecipesThis page contains recipes for homemade laundry detergent. Homemade laundry detergent can be just as effective as store bought brands as well.

 

Using Papaya Sap in Glue?Can papaya sap be an additive component of glue?

 

Upclose photo of a wind chime hanging outside.

Making Wind ChimesThis is a page about making wind chimes. Wind chimes can be expensive to buy. Making your own wind chimes allows you to use items around your house and customize the look of it.

 

Making Homemade Dryer Sheets

Making Homemade Dryer SheetsThis is a page about making homemade dryer sheets. Dryer sheets soften your clothes and help prevent static. They can be quite expensive, so making your own can save you money.

 

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A boy blowing bubbles.

Homemade Bubbles RecipesThis page contains recipes for homemade bubbles. Blowing bubbles is a longstanding childhood pastime. Of course adults love to get involved too. You can save money and also have bubble solution any time, if you make your own.

 

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Making Your Own Ankle Weights?I am looking for ideas to make ankle weights from anything around the house.

 

Lavender flower in clear liquid filled jar.

Making Lavender Water Recipes?This page contains recipes for making lavender water. Lavender water has a variety of uses. This lovely smelling water can be used as a light body scent, to freshen your linens, or to release a floral fragrance in your home. Rather than buying lavender water, try making your own.

 

Photo of a baby on changing table.

Making Homemade Baby WipesThis is a page about making your own baby wipes. For parents that want to control what products come into contact with their baby, making your own baby wipes can be a great option. It's easy to do and inexpensive.

 

Generic Hand Soap Container

Making Homemade Foaming Hand SoapThis is a page about making homemade foaming hand soap. Using foaming hand soap is a great way to get a quick effective hand washing. It can get expensive if you use it often, especially with children in the house.

 

Hands holding organic fertilizer.

Homemade Organic Fertilizer RecipesThis page contains homemade organic fertilizer recipes. With the concerns about chemical fertilizer's impact on the environment, are you considering using organic fertilizer in your garden? If so, you can make it yourself and save money.

 

Making Soap on a Rope, Heart Shaped Soap on a Rope

Making Soap on a RopeThis is a page about making soap on a rope. Soap on a rope is a great item to make at home. They make wonderful gifts and are perfect for personal use as well.

 

Cutting Homemade Soap into Bars

Making Soap Without LyeThis is a page about making soap without lye. Making soap at home can be a great way to save money, however, many recipes call for using lye, which can be dangerous if not used properly. Using a pre-made soap base can be safer because the lye has already been converted.

 

Name for a Homemade Hand Sanitizing Lotion?Can you guys help me come up with a name for a product that I'm creating? It's a "hand sanitizing lotion".

 

Woman Wiping Down Wood Cabinet With Yellow Cloth

Homemade Wood CleanersThis is a page about homemade wood cleaners. Keeping your wood furniture clean and polished will help extend it's life time and it will look great as well. You don't have to use a store bought wood cleaner though. Save money and make your own.

 

Photo of homemade notepads.

Making Homemade NotepadsThis is a page about making homemade notepads. It is nice to have notepads around to jot things down on, but the ones from the store can be expensive. Making your own is easy and will save you money.

 

red putty egg

Homemade Silly Putty RecipesThis page contains recipes for homemade silly putty. Silly putty is a longtime favorite toy for kids. You can make your own versions using a variety of household products. Try making your own and see how close to the original recipe you can get.

 

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Homemade Antiseptic SprayI just had surgery, and needed to clean my wound the nurse told me to use this. It works good.

 

Homemade Antibacterial Wipes, A man cleaning his hands with an antibacterial wipe.

Homemade Antibacterial WipesThis is a page about homemade antibacterial wipes. Disposable wipes for cleaning hands and faces can prevent illness and allow quick clean up in the car or on the go but can be expensive.

 

Dishwasher full of dishes.

Homemade Rinse Agent RecipesThis page contains homemade rinse agent recipes. You can save money on rinse agents by making them yourself.

 

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"Vintage" Cake Platter made from a china plate and stemware.

Making Your Own Cake StandThis is a page about making your own cake stand. When presenting a cake for a special occasion, it is often nice to have it raised on a stand.

 

Striped shower curtain in bathroom

Making a Shower CurtainThis page is about making a shower curtain. A custom shower curtain is an easy project to make and can be made to match your bathroom and accessories.

 

old windows greenhouse

Using Old Windows to Build a GreenhouseThis page is about using old windows to build a greenhouse or cold frame. A great way to recycle windows is to use them to make a greenhouse.

 

Washable Wiping Squares

Reusable Toilet Paper (Cloth Wiping Squares)This page is about reusable toilet paper. Generally we use a disposable product, but for the reusing enthusiast, cloth wiping squares can be made at home.

 

coke bottle spoon rest

Spoon Rest IdeasThis page contains spoon rest ideas. You can buy any number of spoon rests at your favorite kitchen store, make one, or use something that you already have in the house.

 

Windshield wiper tip on windshield

Homemade Windshield Washer FluidThis is a page about homemade windshield washer fluid. Making homemade windshield washer fluid can save you money; make sure you use ingredients safe for the hoses, etc.

 

Cleaning Windows

Homemade Window and Glass Cleaner RecipesThis page contains homemade window and glass cleaner recipes. Even though no one likes to do windows, having a good glass cleaner goes a long way to making this job easier.

 

Hand in Rose Petal Water

Homemade Spa Bath RecipesThis page contains homemade spa bath recipes. You can make your own homemade version of bath salts, bath milk, herbal soaks and more.

 

Leather Car Upholstery Cleaner Recipes

Leather Car Upholstery Cleaner Recipes?This page contains leather car upholstery cleaner recipes. Making your own cleaning formulas can save you money.

 

Homemade Mechanic's Hand Cleaner

Homemade Mechanic's Hand CleanerThis page is about homemade mechanic's hand cleaner. Grease and oil make cleaning hands after a mechanical project a challenge.

 

Homemade Jigsaw Puzzle Ideas

Homemade Jigsaw Puzzle IdeasThis page contains homemade jigsaw puzzle ideas. There are ways you can create your own jigsaw puzzle.

 

Homemade Hair Bows

Homemade Hair BowsThis page is about homemade hair bows. You can make your own hair bows to perfectly match an outfit and for special gifts.

 

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Building Your Own SmokerThis page is about building your own smoker. Having your own smoker can help you preserve your favorite meats.

 

Pears soap fish.

Crafts Using Bars of SoapThis page contains crafts using bars of soap. Soap bars can be fashioned into clever gifts.

 

Sidewalk chalk drawing.

Homemade Sidewalk ChalkThis page is about homemade sidewalk chalk. Making your own outdoor chalk isn't hard, and can save you money.

 

Homemade Massage Oil

Homemade Massage OilThis page is about homemade massage oil. A personalized massage oil works great, and can leave you feeling and smelling good.

 

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Making My Own Personal Grocery Cart?I am wondering how to make my own grocery cart thing, like the kinds our grandmoms used to bring home a lot of groceries. I know I can find them in stores but I think I can make one out of miscellaneous pieces that I have laying around. Any suggestions?

 

A baby taking a bath.

Homemade Baby Soap Recipes?This is a page about homemade baby soap recipes. Making your own baby soap allows you to choose ingredients safe for your little one.

 

Wood Pellets

Making Your Own Wood PelletsWith a pellet mill you may be able to make your own stove pellets. This page is about making your own wood pellets.

 

Making an ATV Quad Bike Anti Rolling Bar?It's too expensive on the market in Australia, they sell for more than aud$1000! I won't be able to afford to buy one for my kid's GMX 49cc quad bike. The total money I spent on his mini motorbike is only $299. Does any one know I can make one by myself with the cost of materials at less than $100?

 

Lavender Essential Oil

Using Essential OilsEssential oils can be used in making many products for your home and personal care. This is a page about using essential oils.

 

homemade correction fluid

Making Your Own Wite-Out?This is a page about making your own Wite-Out. Wite-Out correction fluid helps make quick corrections to documents and other projects, it also has craft uses.

 

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Making Your Own Panty LinersThis is a page about making your own panty liners. Rather than continuously buying disposable panty liners, you can make them at home if you have basic sewing skills.

 

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Homemade Dust and Pollen Mask?I have allergies and should use a mask when I am doing yard work. I found one which received good reviews. Until I purchase this, I would like to be creative and use something that will cover my nose. And, I am very frugal!

 

Flames in a fireplace.

Making FirelogsThis is a page about making firelogs. Homemade firelogs can be made from a variety of materials.

 

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Making Your Own Pony Tail HolderThis is a page about making your own pony tail holder. There are lots of stores where you can buy ponytail holders, but why not make your own unique holders.

 

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Making a Flag PoleThis is a page about making a flag pole. Making a flag pole is an easy DIY project that just about anyone can do with a few supplies and tools.

 

Homemade hand sanitizer pump bottle.

Homemade Hand SanitizerThis is a page about homemade hand sanitizer. Many commercially produced hand sanitizers contain chemicals you may not wish to use. An alternative is to make your own formula.

 

Collapsible Cooler

Making a Collapsible Cooler?This is a page about making a collapsible cooler. A cooler can be a bit bulky when to tote around, especially if you are done with it but still need to keep it with you. Having a collapsible cooler can be very handy to have when traveling as well.

 

Denture Cleaner

Denture Cleaner RecipesThis is a page about denture cleaning recipes. Cleaning your dentures is a very important part of your denture care that should be done with the same or even more attention than the cleaning of your teeth.

 

Canned sweetened milk.

Making Glue With MilkThis is a page about making glue with milk. You can make your own glue from milk and other common ingredients when you're in a sticky situation and out of glue or even as a fun science experiment.

 

Drying Rack for Laundry

Homemade Flat Drying Rack for LaundryThis is a page about homemade flat drying rack for laundry. Many clothing items, such as sweaters need to be dried flat. Buying a drying rack can be expensive, but you can easily make one at home.

 

Hair Accessories

Making Your Own Hair AccessoriesThis is a page about making your own hair accessories. Homemade hair accessories such as bows, combs, and barrettes are fun to make and can be easily coordinated with your wardrobe.

 

Electric Broom

Homemade Electric Broom Filter?This is a page about homemade electric broom filter. Filters for an electric broom may either be expensive or difficult to find.

 

Coffee Maker

Making a Water Filter for a Coffee Maker?This is a page about making a water filter for a coffee maker. Some coffee makers have build-in water filters often utilizing charcoal. They can be pricey.

 

Happy Baby

Homemade Baby Products?This is a page about homemade baby products. Many baby products can easily be made at home.

 

Foam For Homemade Mattress

Homemade Mattress Ideas?This is a page about homemade mattress ideas. Mattress are very expensive to buy. You may be able to save money by making something yourself.

 

hand bells

Make Your Own Musical InstrumentsThis is a page about make your own musical instruments. There are many ways to fashion music or percussion instruments that make delightful sounds.

 

Laundry Detergent

Making Homemade Laundry DetergentThis is a page about making homemade laundry detergent. There are many different recipes to help save you money and clean your laundry.

 

pots of lipstick

Making Lipstick?This is a page about making lipstick. If you like making your own beauty products, try making your own lipstick or colorant.

 

Homemade perfume in a glass bottle.

Homemade Perfume RecipesThis page contains homemade perfume recipes. Homemade fragrances for your body or home can be made using essential oils combined with a fixative.

 

Homemade Maple Syrup

Making Your Own Maple SyrupLearn when and how to collect sap from maple trees, so you can make your own precious syrup. This is a page about making your own maple syrup.

 

Toilet Paper with Flowers

Making Scented Toilet PaperThis is a page about making scented toilet paper. Adding fragrance can be as easy as adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a roll of tissue paper.

 

Homemade Game

Homemade Game IdeasThis is a page about homemade game ideas. There is money to be saved and fun to be found when making your own games.

 

Homemade Postage Scale

Making a Homemade Postage ScaleThis is a page about making a homemade postage scale. Don't guess if you have used enough postage on your outgoing mail. You can make a postage scale for home use.

 

homemade boogie wipes

Homemade Boogie WipesThis is a page about homemade boogie wipes. You don't have to spend money on speciality wipes for your little one's nose. Make your own from regular baby wipes.

 

Man holding spray bottle in one hand and an iron in the other

Homemade Spray StarchHow do you make starch for crisper sheets and other laundry? Although not as commonly used today, spray starch is still needed for some tasks. This page has advice for about making homemade spray starch.

 

Gift Basket in cellophane against a blue background

Making Filler for Gift BasketsThis is a page about making filler for gift baskets. Rather than buying filler for your homemade gift baskets you can use materials that you already have.

 

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Making an Ice Pack With RiceThis is a page about making an ice pack with rice. This easy to make ice pack comes in handy for bumps and other injuries.

 

Homemade Mint and Geranium Sprays

Homemade Herbal Insect Repellent SpraysThis is a page about homemade herbal insect repellent sprays. Many herbs are natural insect repellents.

 

A green sofa with pillows on it.

Building Your Own SofaThis is a page about building your own sofa. Many people enjoy making their own furniture, either to save money or to show off their craftsmanship.

 

Super Duper De-Greaser

Super Duper De-GreaserThis is a page about super duper de-greaser. Reuse little soap slivers to make an effective all purpose kitchen cleaner.

 

Bottle of Sodium carbonate.

Making Your Own Washing SodaThis is a page about making your own washing soda. If you can't purchase washing soda and you need some, it is easy to make by heating some baking soda in the oven.

 

Cleaning glasses with a  microfiber cloth and cleaner.

Homemade DVD and Eyeglass CleanerThis is a page about homemade DVD and eyeglass cleanser. 3 parts isopropyl alcohol mixed with 1 part water can work great for cleaning DVDs and uncoated eye glass lenses.

 

A pile of soap scraps in a shower.

Making a Bar of Soap from Soap ScrapsLeftover scraps of soap can be remolded into a new bar helping you to get more uses for your money. This is a page about making a bar of soap from soap scraps.

 

Homemade Static Guard - empty spray bottle

Homemade Static GuardStore bought anti-static products can be pricey. This is a page about homemade Static Guard.

 

A mother holding a smelly diaper while her baby is on a changing table.

Homemade Diaper Disposal SystemBuying a diaper disposal system and the special bags that work with it can be expensive. This is a page about homemade diaper disposal systems.

 

A homemade Twister game.

Homemade Outdoor Twister GameTake this fun game outside for parties or camping trips by making one from a tarp. This is a page about homemade outdoor twister game.

 

Scoop for pet food.

Making a Scoop from a Quart Milk JugA cut down milk jug makes the perfect scoop for dog food or other dry goods. This is a page about making a scoop from a quart milk jug.

 

Blue Colored
Bath Salts

How to Make Colored Bath SaltsBy adding food coloring to Epsom salts you can make pretty bath salts to use or give as a gift. This is a page about making colored bath salts.

 

vintage perfume bottle

Making Champagne PerfumeMix champagne and rose water for a unique and lovely fragrance. Make some for yourself and to give as a gift. This is a page about making champagne perfume.

 

Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap - soap in a jar

Homemade Powdered Laundry SoapMaking your own laundry detergent powder can save you money, and give you the cleaning results you want. This is a page about homemade powdered laundry soap.

 

office chair

Inexpensive Chair Mat IdeasBuying a mat to use underneath an office chair can be expensive. If you can't find one for a good price you might be able to make one. This is a page about inexpensive chair mat ideas.

 

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