Until around 1916, making soap at home was commonplace. Using wood or plant ashes and leftover animal fats, families produced their own soap for cleaning their clothes and themselves. During World War ...

Soapmaking can be easy if you follow these instructions. Making soap is yet another down-home pursuit that allows you to feel good inside because you get to recycle and create at the same time. It’s ...

In need of a holiday gift idea? These homemade soap recipes give off an amazing aroma and are inexpensive to make in bulk. 1 pound Shea Butter Soap Base 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice Red and yellow ...

Looking for a handmade holiday project that’s both fun and useful? These adorable holiday wreath soaps are the answer. This homemade soap recipe is made with pour soap base and simple silicone molds, ...

In my “ Guide to Natural Herbal Soap Making,” I have good, clear directions for the novice soap maker. I thought that if I created a reliable, versatile recipe using materials people can find close to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It’s convenient to pick up some laundry detergent at the store, but it’s not difficult to create your own. Soap and water are a time-tested duo against dirt ...

TWO OF THE EUCALYPTUS. YOU CAN GO HALF-AND-HALF IF YOU WANT, BUT I HAVE FOUND THAT SPEARMINT IS SO STRONG THAT I'M JUST TRYING TO EVEN IT OUT A LITTLE BIT. AS WE MIX IS, WE WILL CHECK BACK IN THE ...

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I know what you're probably thinking—why would anyone want to make soap at home? Especially when you can just run to the store and buy some body wash or bar soap. Well, IMO, the coolest thing about ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Laundry is one of those facts of life you just can't avoid. And like everything else, it's getting more expensive as the detergents we buy to keep our clothes clean keep going up in ...