Home & Garden Archives - Oh, The Things We'll Make!

The products we use to take care of our homes and gardens can also introduce us to potential toxins. Making our own homemade natural products for cleaning is one great way to avoid them. Growing you own food is another great way to take control of the foods you eat.

Quick, DIY, Origami Flower Pots From Recycled Newspaper

March 31, 2020 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 6 Comments

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Make your own DIY origami flower pots for seedlings from recycled newspapers. They make great biodegradable pots that can be planted with your …

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The Best Essential Oils for Cleaning and Disinfecting

March 19, 2020 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 38 Comments

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Clean and disinfect surfaces with this DIY disinfectant spray that makes use of some of the best essential oils for cleaning and …

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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe (No Soap)

November 29, 2018 // updated December 16, 2019 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 44 Comments

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Save money while you avoid the synthetic fragrances and other additives in commercial laundry detergents by learning how to make a DIY laundry …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants

September 17, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 76 Comments

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Trying to avoid SLS and other harsh surfactants in your cosmetics? There are many mild, natural surfactants available. Learn about the different types …

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How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe

September 27, 2017 // updated April 24, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 153 Comments

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Dr. Bronner's soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let's face it, it's can be quite expensive. …

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Natural DIY Car Air Freshener

July 8, 2017 // updated January 9, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 24 Comments

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Keep your car smelling fresh with this easy, natural DIY car air freshener using the essential oils of your choice. While I enjoy having a car …

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How to Make a Homemade Dog Shampoo Bar Soap

June 2, 2017 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 64 Comments

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Get your dog clean the easy way with this dog soap recipe. I'll show you how to make a homemade dog shampoo soap bar, and how we use it to clean our …

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Easy Homemade Laundry Soap From Scratch, For Beginners!

May 26, 2017 // updated December 29, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 12 Comments

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Even if you've never made soap before, you can quickly whip up this easy homemade laundry soap from scratch. It's perfect for stain removal or for …

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Easy DIY Garden Markers

May 17, 2017 // updated June 3, 2017 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 8 Comments

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Label your herb garden and other plants with these super cute and easy DIY garden markers. With the coming of spring, we've been out in the …

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Sustainable Gardening Ideas

May 13, 2017 // updated January 26, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 4 Comments

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Save money, water, and energy with these sustainable gardening ideas that are easy to put into practice. With the warmer weather finally …

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How to Clip a Chicken’s Wings to Prevent Flying Away

February 20, 2017 // updated January 9, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 4 Comments

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Keep your chickens safe in their enclosure by learning how to clip a chicken's wings to prevent it from flying away. It's easy and only takes a few …

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DIY Earring Holder for Studs (& Display Organizer)

February 9, 2017 // updated January 9, 2018 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // 4 Comments

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Using recycled materials like scraps of wood and wine corks, you can make a handy DIY earring holder for studs and post earrings that is also a …

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