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Rainwater is soft and pure, and requires no treatment at all. So why not tap those precious drops for a later dry day?

Rainwater recovery can help a great deal in drought-prone areas .

It is very easy to harvest rainwater by installing cistern…

Jojoba, a shrub found in the southwest United States and northern Mexico, can serve as an effective Eco-friendly substitute for a petroleum-based lubricant for bicycle chains, sewing machines and endless other domestic applications.

Pure jojoba, a…

Replace that artificial, tinned junk by freshly grown organic food in well-tended, healthy gardens. It will go a long way in giving you a more natural and healthy life.

So when you shop your groceries the next time buy only real, whole food, and…

A tree native to India, Neem is very well known for its medicinal value.

Neem oil as it smells fresh, clean and light acts as a wonderful air freshener that would not block your smelling ability, just like other commercial air fresheners do. You can.

To make your house a center of positive energy it is very essential that you paint it with a combination of just the right colors.

Colors are basically classified as “warm” and “cool.” Colors like orange, red, and pink are considered “warm”…

Traveling and exploring foreign lands has always been the inquisitive man’s desire. But before one takes the final plunge, one should ensure that the tour doesn’t get infected by any infectious disease that your body does not have a natural immunity to..

Baking soda may not only be used for baking, but for cleaning purposes as well. It acts as an excellent deodorizer.

Keep a dish of baking soda in your refrigerator and freezer to absorb any kind of repulsive odors.

Sprinkling a layer of baking soda.

Lemon juice can be effectively used to dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits.

When mixed with vinegar or baking soda, it can be used to clean and shine brass and copper.
Sprinkling baking soda on a half cut section of a lemon and scrubbing…

Water based ink stains include those caused by markers available in different colors.

To remove water based ink stains blot the stain with a clean cloth after applying water on it. Apply the normal liquid laundry detergent on the stain and allow the..

Your home is not the only place where effective housekeeping is required but even your work place requires an ample dose of good house keeping so that you don’t trip on loose objects on floors, stairs and platforms, slip on greasy or wet surfaces or may..