OSH
Posts: 4,145
Nov 13, 2013 9:47pm
Anyone like to be a DIYer?
My busy "season" just ended and would like to add some additional hobbies to my life.
I would like to start canning some -- my family does, just never have done it myself. I would also like to start making laundry detergent, body wash (soap), shampoo, and that sort of stuff. I recently crossed off a Christmas wish item and bought myself a juicer. I know when Little OSH comes around in March, and whenever s/he can start drinking juice...it'll come from the juicer. Great decision on the juicer! We will also be making our own baby food.
What's some ideas or things to do around the house that can make things efficient and/or financially responsible?
My busy "season" just ended and would like to add some additional hobbies to my life.
I would like to start canning some -- my family does, just never have done it myself. I would also like to start making laundry detergent, body wash (soap), shampoo, and that sort of stuff. I recently crossed off a Christmas wish item and bought myself a juicer. I know when Little OSH comes around in March, and whenever s/he can start drinking juice...it'll come from the juicer. Great decision on the juicer! We will also be making our own baby food.
What's some ideas or things to do around the house that can make things efficient and/or financially responsible?
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Nov 13, 2013 10:42pm
Speaking of home made soaps - these are the GOAT.
http://www.woodspirits.com/handmadesoap.html
This one in particular is my favorite.
Zanzibar: Cassia, Bergamot, Clove Bud, and Natural Benzaldehyde (from peach and Cherry pits) [EO]. Ground Cinnamon for texture and pigment. Our most popular bar.
Alphabetically last, but actually first in sales is our trusty, spicy leader Zanzibar. Nearly every order we receive includes this super popular bar. Always one step ahead of Seaweed Scrub, we know the cinnamon in this bar is what does it for most. The dark chocolate color is certainly arresting, if not the scent. The story behind the soap is interesting too.
It was near Holiday time and my baking schedule was in full swing. Back then my basement kitchen doubled as a soap-making workroom too.
The neighbor boy Rick saw my almond carob cheesecake cooling near the stove and asks if it is soap. Hmm, what a great idea, I think. That holiday season was when Trivial Pursuit was launched, and of course we played the game with friends that very weekend. The answer to one of the questions was "Zanzibar" and with that I had the name for a terrific looking combination.
People don’t even mind cinnamon coloring their white washcloths! I think many, like myself, don’t use washcloths for soaping up anyway. Just rub this gritty bar on your skin. SUPER spicy, with the Maraschino cherry scent of benzaldehyde from cherry pits.
http://www.woodspirits.com/handmadesoap.html
This one in particular is my favorite.
Zanzibar: Cassia, Bergamot, Clove Bud, and Natural Benzaldehyde (from peach and Cherry pits) [EO]. Ground Cinnamon for texture and pigment. Our most popular bar.
Alphabetically last, but actually first in sales is our trusty, spicy leader Zanzibar. Nearly every order we receive includes this super popular bar. Always one step ahead of Seaweed Scrub, we know the cinnamon in this bar is what does it for most. The dark chocolate color is certainly arresting, if not the scent. The story behind the soap is interesting too.
It was near Holiday time and my baking schedule was in full swing. Back then my basement kitchen doubled as a soap-making workroom too.
The neighbor boy Rick saw my almond carob cheesecake cooling near the stove and asks if it is soap. Hmm, what a great idea, I think. That holiday season was when Trivial Pursuit was launched, and of course we played the game with friends that very weekend. The answer to one of the questions was "Zanzibar" and with that I had the name for a terrific looking combination.
People don’t even mind cinnamon coloring their white washcloths! I think many, like myself, don’t use washcloths for soaping up anyway. Just rub this gritty bar on your skin. SUPER spicy, with the Maraschino cherry scent of benzaldehyde from cherry pits.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Nov 14, 2013 11:52am
I change my own oil.OSH;1535276 wrote:Anyone like to be a DIYer?
My busy "season" just ended and would like to add some additional hobbies to my life.
I would like to start canning some -- my family does, just never have done it myself. I would also like to start making laundry detergent, body wash (soap), shampoo, and that sort of stuff. I recently crossed off a Christmas wish item and bought myself a juicer. I know when Little OSH comes around in March, and whenever s/he can start drinking juice...it'll come from the juicer. Great decision on the juicer! We will also be making our own baby food.
What's some ideas or things to do around the house that can make things efficient and/or financially responsible?
C
cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Nov 14, 2013 12:20pm
I can paint and do minor home repair and improvement projects.
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Nov 14, 2013 1:04pm
Every three to five thousand myself.Raw Dawgin' it;1535516 wrote:I change my own oil.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 14, 2013 1:10pm
I built my own coffee table.
Staining I could have done a better job but whatever. DGAF enough. That shitty rug is also gone.
Staining I could have done a better job but whatever. DGAF enough. That shitty rug is also gone.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 14, 2013 1:15pm
I'm a big fan of DIY stuff...if I have the means to do it.
I'm currently acquiring the parts to build a DJ table out of Ikea items. It's a cut down version of this. I don't have the setup or the space for this large version.
I'm also thinking of making my own raised bed frame for storage underneath. I'm still browsing for ideas.
I'm currently acquiring the parts to build a DJ table out of Ikea items. It's a cut down version of this. I don't have the setup or the space for this large version.
I'm also thinking of making my own raised bed frame for storage underneath. I'm still browsing for ideas.
F
Fred Garvin
Posts: 285
Nov 14, 2013 1:16pm
I enjoy DIY projects. I have built a couple outdoor storage sheds, and can do some home maintenance. My winter project a couple years ago was building a bar in the basement. It came out awesome. Not sure what I will get into this winter.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 14, 2013 1:22pm
Looks good. Also, we have the same hardwood floors.Commander of Awesome;1535544 wrote:I built my own coffee table.
Staining I could have done a better job but whatever. DGAF enough. That shitty rug is also gone.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 14, 2013 1:31pm
We rent an apt, can't take credit. But it was a selling point to the place.justincredible;1535551 wrote:Looks good. Also, we have the same hardwood floors.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Nov 14, 2013 1:36pm
They make things to level out furniture other than a booklet.Commander of Awesome;1535557 wrote:We rent an apt, can't take credit. But it was a selling point to the place.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Nov 14, 2013 1:39pm
My boyfriend just bought a house, and we are doing all of the renovations ourselves. We are currently stuck with lame stuff like wallpaper removal, paint and refinishing all of the hardwood floors (which is the entire house minus the kitchen), but hope to start on the fun stuff next month.
We already have all of the material to build a vanity very similar to this. Ours will only have one sink, though.
After that, I am hoping for a new farmhouse-style dining room table and a hall tree made from old doors. Next spring, we plan to put in a new deck and patio. So yeah, we will be busy for quite a while.
We already have all of the material to build a vanity very similar to this. Ours will only have one sink, though.
After that, I am hoping for a new farmhouse-style dining room table and a hall tree made from old doors. Next spring, we plan to put in a new deck and patio. So yeah, we will be busy for quite a while.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 14, 2013 1:41pm
It's not leveling out the couch, just next to the couch making the apt look like a mess.Raw Dawgin' it;1535559 wrote:They make things to level out furniture other than a booklet.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Nov 14, 2013 1:43pm
One sink huh...so you're helping him do all this work to his house and he's only putting in one sink? Doesn't sound good for the relationship.Fab4Runner;1535565 wrote:My boyfriend just bought a house, and we are doing all of the renovations ourselves. We are currently stuck with lame stuff like wallpaper removal, paint and refinishing all of the hardwood floors (which is the entire house minus the kitchen), but hope to start on the fun stuff next month.
We already have all of the material to build a vanity very similar to this. Ours will only have one sink, though.
After that, I am hoping for a new farmhouse-style dining room table and a hall tree made from old doors. Next spring, we plan to put in a new deck and patio. So yeah, we will be busy for quite a while.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Nov 14, 2013 1:49pm
Lol, there is room for two, but the rest of the counter would be very cramped. I am totally okay with it. We share one tiny vanity/sink now and everything is just fine.Raw Dawgin' it;1535569 wrote:One sink huh...so you're helping him do all this work to his house and he's only putting in one sink? Doesn't sound good for the relationship.