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Soap-makers love to tell the story of how ancient Romans first “discovered” soap by burning animal sacrifices on Mount Sapo, and how the creeks at the bottom of that mythological mountain were the ...

Beginners to natural herbal soap making will learn to assemble ingredients, prepare soap molds, and combine essential oils and herbal additions to make cold-process natural soap. If you have never ...

Darci Benoit calls herself a queen bee — a fitting moniker for this busy beekeeper and crafter of body-care products. The Swanton resident, along with husband B.J. and 10-year-old daughter, Amelia, ...

Do you think it's worth making your own laundry detergent? A friend of mine swears by doing this, and there are quite a few recipes online to do so. I have a hard time believing she is saving money, ...

If you've never looked into making your own dishwasher detergent, you might be surprised to learn that the same familiar ingredients show up again and again: washing soda, salt, citric acid, and borax ...

If you’ve wondered how to make lemon soap at home, you’ll be glad to know this is one of the easiest homemade soap recipes to start with. This easy lemon soap recipe uses natural ingredients, creates ...

For more than a year now, I've been hearing of people who make their own laundry detergent. Friends, relatives and even some of my co-workers have tried it. They rave about how inexpensive the ...