Some years ago I bought a bottle of activated charcoal to use in a DIY face mask recipe. I used a spoonful or two, enjoyed the face mask and forgot about the remainder of the bottle. My next activated charcoal purchase was in a toothpaste from Mountain People’s Co-op — I ...
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With nights getting longer it is the perfect time to light candles. Making your own lantern can be a great way to make the flickering glow of a burning wick even more mesmerizing. This easy DIY lantern project requires only a few tools, materials ...
Warm up cold nights with home-made food over a fire By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com It’s bonfire season — chilly nights (but not too cold) are just perfect for spending outside with friends around a fire. With a simple DIY you can take your bonfire to the ...
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With changing seasons comes time to change the wreath on your door, which in my case has been hanging there since the last DIY wreath instruction in this feature. As leaves begin to change and drop and grasses and flowers dry, a new palette ...
Dear Diary, Building is hard work. But it is also oh-so-satisfying. On that note, progress on building a sauna is coming along quite well. The “we” mentioned in the following references myself, occasionally my sister, my father, and my friend. We are further behind schedule than ...
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com October is upon us, bringing pumpkin spice, pumpkin soup, pumpkin rolls, Halloween, and fall décor. It is time to look up recipes, plan a spooky night for the end of the month, and decorate your home in an autumn theme. Fall décor ...