Handmade Gift Guide – DIY Gift Ideas
There is nothing more personal and thoughtful that creating and giving homemade gifts for your friends and family. Use this list of handmade gift ideas to inspire you to create DIY gifts.
How to Make Your Own Eco-Friendly, Reusable Waxed Food Wraps
Trying to reduce your use of plastic? Use this detailed step by step guide to make your own natural, Eco-friendly, waxed food cloths. This recipe includes both a beeswax and vegan candelilla wax options. These waxed food wraps make excellent gift ideas and I’ve included free printable labels for packaging.
My Favourite Aldi Products I Can’t Live Without
Although I love the convenience of home deliveries, there are some products that I prefer to buy from Aldi because of both cost and quality. I’ve put together a list of my favourite tried and tested Aldi products that I just can’t live without.
What’s Causing Holes in My Wool’s?…and How to Prevent It
Finding holes in your wool garments and baffled as to how they got there? You’re not alone. There are a variety of potential reasons for this, so read over these points and discover what’s causing your holes and how to prevent it from happening.
What’s Causing My Washing Machines Bad Smell and How Do I Fix it?
Limescale, soap scum, mould and bacteria are some of the many possible reasons for your washing machines smell. Avoid unnecessary repairs by discovering the cause of these problems and how to fix it.
Biological or Non-Biological: What Is the Best Kind of Laundry Detergent for Me?
How do enzyme and non-enzyme detergents work and what effect do they have on sensitive skin and washing machines? Why can’t enzyme detergents be used to wash wool or silk? Find out which kind of laundry detergent is right for you and your family.
How to Manage the Effects of Hard Water Around the Home
Hard water creates limescale and soap scum which can be an expensive and frustrating problem. Not all of us are in a position to get a water softening system installed, so find out how you can effectively to manage it in your home.
10 Ways to Whiten and Brighten Your Laundry
Learn how to restore yellowed, grey, dingy fabrics using a range of methods from safe and natural through to commercial products to achieve brilliant whiteness.