You can get snow-white, odorless, moisturizing tallow from suet or the fat surrounding the organs of a ruminant animal. Here is one way to render the fat into tallow, using your kitchen stove. This wet, stovetop method consists of warming the tallow and straining it to remove impurities.
Turning pork fat into lard is easier than you may think. You can use this easy dry rendering method in your slow cooker for creamy white lard that is great for cooking, baking, or making skincare products. The process is as simple as heating and straining the fat to remove any impurities.
Rebatching is a great way to “recycle” cold process soap. If you have bars sitting on your shelf that the scent faded from or a scent/ appearance you don’t like, turn it into something new! Here are the steps to get new life from old soap.
Keep your bathroom smelling great with this homemade toilet spray. With just 4 natural ingredients, this spray provides freshness without all of the irritating chemicals found in the store-bought stuff. It’s easy to make and even easier to use.
Dressing up is fun, but what’s even more fun is dressing up with your pet. Here are 40 costume ideas for you and your furry friend. Use this as inspiration for your next costume class at the county fair or for Halloween!
If you have a Black Walnut tree, you should try harvesting some walnuts for baking and snacking. Provided are tips for identifying, removing hulls, and drying walnuts for an easy and successful foraging experience. Involve the whole family and bring some wild food to your table!
If you are a hunter or raise livestock to feed your family, you will find it extremely helpful to have the knowledge and equipment to butcher animals on your own property. This article will highlight the must-have items you need to begin at-home butchering. From dispatching to vacuum-sealing, here are the necessities.
If you are a bee keeper, you can save the wax cappings from your honey harvest and render them down into pure beeswax. The process of heating and filtering the wax is shown and discussed. Use your beeswax for making skincare products, candles, and more!
Soap making is a fun and rewarding hobby, but there are things that can go wrong. This article will help you troubleshoot common soap making mistakes. Learn how to avoid these soap making pitfalls in future pours.
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Flies in the barn are a constant problem. Help take some of them out of the picture with this homemade fly trap. Made with a pop bottle, this recycling do-it-yourself project is easy and rewarding to complete.