TF and I use a 1:1 ratio for much of our cleaning. Sometimes the simple things (vinegar, baking soda), is all that is needed for cleaning/other household tasks.

I just finished day two of installing a new floor in Sophia's room using the paper bag method. I have to say that I am 100% totally impressed!!

It took some trial and error, but the results are beautiful and it looks so much better that the stain I had originally put down.

I will take some pictures when I finish sanding it and putting on the last coat of polyurethane. :)

Remove Water Marks from Wood Furniture with a Hair Dryer
 

I read about this recently, tried it today, and it totally worked!

(it took about ten minutes of holding it over the water marks on high setting)


*must buy coasters*

one of my favoritest threads!!!

Like many Americans these days, Im leaning more to the homemade, do~it~yourself GREEN way of things....

Like many others, I wasnt raised doing all these things....and me being me...Im researching.

My latest find ; Modern Pioneering by Georgia Pellegtini. Chock full of not only recipes and household hints, but survival info too...ie emergency shelters, fire starters etc :)