This homemade carpet freshener is another great example for just how handy baking soda is around the house, and how it’s certainly not just for baking.

Carpet gets dirty, that’s unavoidable.  Every day as we come home we bring a little bit of the outside world into our homes on the soles of our shoes.  Vacuuming will suck up all the dirt and grime that finds it’s way into carpet, but over time carpet can get smelly.  Having feet, house pets, and who knows what else on it will eventually leave your carpeting smelling a little less than fresh.

Never fear!  A good carpet freshening powder can work wonders deodorizing your carpet and leaving it smelling better than the day you bought it.  Here’s how to make your own diy carpet freshener powder.

Also read, homemade carpet freshener made with borax powder for a slightly more complicated carpet freshening deodorizer.

OK, here’s a really quick tip to make your house smell awesome with a homemade essential oil diffuser.  If the idea of little wax particles and smoke floating around your house is a turn off, smoky incense bugs you, or if you just want to try something new to make your house smell great this diffuser is for you. You might take one look at the picture above and think to yourself that it doesn’t look like a diffuser.  Well, that’s true, it doesn’t look like a “normal” diffuser.  It doesn’t have reeds or a candle burning under a little tray of oil.  However it is a diffuser because it does disperse small quantities of the essential oil into the air, which after all is all we really want. It is really easy to do at any time, and without having to buy anything new or special, and that’s something I like.  So without further ado, here’s how you can make your own homemade diffuser.

There aren’t a ton of homemade deodorant powder recipes around, so I scoured the internet and found a few awesome homemade deodorant powder recipes.

I haven’t tried out all of these recipes myself yet, but they all use basic non-chemically ingredients that should all mix together to fight odor, and absorb moisture.  I will definitely be trying out many, if not all, of these recipes over time, and will make updates as I do.

Now pick a recipe and start fighting odor without a ton of chemicals smeared in your armpits all day!

Several of these recipes use essential oils, so if you’re just getting started with making your own homemade goods, check out this essential oil starter kit to get your essential oil collection kick-started.

Homemade coffee doesn’t have to be boring, it’s easy to make yourself some drip coffee, but if you’re looking for something new and a bit different you’re in the right spot.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent way too much money on coffee.  I mean way way too much money.  There have been years where I can confidently say that we’ve spent over $1,000 (that’s a conservative face saving estimate) just buy coffee drinks, and the occasional pastry at coffee shops.

In an effort to alleviate the financial strain of our caffeine addiction I’ve set out to learn how to make awesome amazing coffee at home while at the same time saving money.

I’ve been seeing these book prints around a lot lately.  They’re all over Pinterest and the rest of the internet.  You can even buy them on Etsy from $5 to $15.  Well, I’m a little cheap, and I figured I could probably make my own.  Long story short I figured out how to quickly and easily make my own vintage dictionary art print.

If you are a coffee lover like me you might have found yourself wondering how to use a moka pot from time to time.  I love coffee, I might even drink a little too much, but I keep on drinking because it’s just too darn good.  For that reason I’m always open for a new, interesting, and tasty way of brewing coffee.

For years I’ve seen moka pots lying around stashed away in grandparents cupboards or for sale at a garage sale.  However, I never ever, not even once, saw anyone use a one to make coffee with.  So, I finally decided to get myself a moka pot and start making espresso on my stove; here’s how to use a moka pot…