When my kids were younger, I tried to be careful with everything, from babyproofing the house to preparing my own baby food. In those days my husband and I were also trying to save money, so I started ...

For more than a year now, I've been hearing of people who make their own laundry detergent. Friends, relatives and even some of my co-workers have tried it. They rave about how inexpensive the ...

Make your own laundry soap and line dry your clothes for naturally clean, fresh laundry. After learning more about the chemicals in commercial cleaners and the harm they can do long after they go down ...

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Looking to beat the high cost of laundry detergent? Ruth Rhodes of Burt has come up with an easy solution. Yes, it does require a little work, but it’s worth the effort. The recipe comes from her ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It’s convenient to pick up some laundry detergent at the store, but it’s not difficult to create your own. Soap and water are a time-tested duo against dirt ...

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First, you'll need some natural bar soap for cleaning, some washing soda for removing dirt and odors, borax for brightening and deodorizing and water to meld it all together! Fill a large pot with ...