Insecticidal soap is a cinch to make at home, and can wipe out your garden pest problem without harming your plants.

Gardening is all about balance, but pests like aphids, beetles, mites, and flies can really test your patience. You don’t ...

Did you know that we use about 10 percent less water when we wash our hands using foaming soap rather than liquid soap? When we stop and think about how times we and the other members of our ...

People may want to make homemade soap from scratch to suit their personal preferences or so that they can give it away as a handcrafted gift. This article looks at some different methods for making ...

In a world filled with commercial soap products made of a seemingly endless list of unidentifiable ingredients, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own soap at home. What’s more, ...

Have you ever considered using lard to make soap? It is easy to locate, inexpensive, and has a long history as a soap-making staple. This recipe for homemade lard soap adds a few extras to improve the ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is the most effective way to cleanse yourself ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

A seasoned soap-maker shares how to start a homemade soap business and avoid slip-ups when turning your hobby into a business. Most people find that when they reveal the news of their soap-making ...

We use fire ash and fat to recreate the ancient lye soap-making process and test whether the result actually cleans as well ...