How To Make Homemade Fuel Tabs For Almost Free

 

I have a little esbit stove that I hardly ever use. One of the big reasons is that the esbit tabs are kinda pricey and I’m cheap. Somewhere on the internet I once saw a guy make his own. I had the idea to try to make my own and see how they would work. My main concerns would be it has to be cheap, work well and be easy to make. I think I accomplished  how to make  homemade fuel tabs that easily. Let me show you how I did it.

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EDC Zipper Fix

Just a quick post today guys. I came across this tip a few weeks ago and it has already saved me. It’s a quick and easy way to fix a zipper that wont stay up. You only need two items that you can find anywhere. A paperclip and a key ring! Let me show you why you should add these two items to your every day carry.

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Baking in the Bathroom – Baking Soda and Vinegar

 

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I have a natural inclination towards all things homemade and “green” which has really blossomed since I’ve become an adult, and
even more recently, started a family. I enjoying trying new recipes and finding substitutes for staples around the house.
The easiest way to make cleaning products and toiletries more natural and much cheaper is to pull from your kitchen. Who
needs Comet when you have baking soda? Spa products are easy to make with a few simple staples. You will save money, save
space, and save the world! by spending a little time making these things at home.

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3 Ingredients to Homemade Laundry Detergent

Hello again!

How many of you do laundry?  How many of you pinch pennies?  How many of you want to combine those two pastimes into one brilliant idea?!  Homemade Laundry Detergent!  Yes!

I cannot remember the last time I bought detergent, but it wasn’t cheap.  Long ago I went on a mission to figure out what I could make myself to save us money, and this was at the top of my list.  Two boxes of powder and a bar of soap later, I had a slimy, goopy mess.  But boy does it clean!

*There are a million and one ways to do this.  We originally came across this on the Duggar’s family website, and since I have seen at least a dozen recipes with the same basic ingredients.*

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