Homemade electric vehicles are becoming more common. Although it may sound intimidating, the idea of building your own electric vehicle is gaining popularity. You can find a multitude of blogs and videos online about building your own bicycle, motorcycle, and … Read More
Here is a simple recipe from EcoThrifty. If you are new to cooking, make this on the weekend when you are feeling rushed. If you have a large family, you can double or triple this. Even if you don’t have … Read More
To help you with this month’s goal of cooking at home, here is a soup recipe from EcoThrifty: For years, split pea soup was one of our favorite dinners in the winter. When I worked full time, I would start … Read More
Happy New Year! A new year really is a great time to make plans for a new life. Whether you routinely make resolutions every January 1 or you swore them off years ago as impossible, I hope you’ll at least … Read More
The short answer is no. But what about all those ads that say mouthwash is awesome and does awesome things for your teeth and gums? Well, they’re ads. They’re trying to sell mouthwash. Unfortunately, mouthwash is worse than simply useless. … Read More
A couple of weeks ago I was being interviewed on a radio talk show, and after I said that people could save a lot of money by making their own coffee at home instead of buying it at a coffee … Read More
In EcoThrifty, baking soda is mentioned in several chapters as an inexpensive substitute for many commercial products. Here is a sample — Facial scrub — Put a little baking soda in your wet hand, rub your palms together and then … Read More
by Margaret Boehle I never imagined myself living in a big city like Chicago. I grew up in suburbs until I was 14, when my parents moved to the country. From that point it was impossible to imagine not having … Read More
You can even cooks eggs without sticking in cast iron! It didn’t take me a terribly long time to decide that there were problems with inexpensive non-stick cookware. The non-stick surface wears off within a few years, and you are … Read More
Although soap does a great job of removing oil and dirt from your skin, it does not necessarily remove dead skin cells. To exfoliate your feet or your back, you can use a loofah, a natural sea sponge, a specially … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader is about creating a more sustainable life, but what exactly does that mean? It means making choices that will make you healthier...
