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, ...

Ready to get crafty? These 38 free melt and pour soap recipes are full of creative ideas and easy steps, perfect for gifts or a little self-care. Making soap at home is a project that’s both fun and ...

Making soap seems like an arcane, ancient craft that few people know how to do. But the secrets of how to make soap are more within reach than you may think. Many do-it-yourself projects aren’t worth ...

Buttermilk and oatmeal are soothing and moisturizing for sensitive skin. The following is an excerpt from Soapmaking the Natural Way: 45 Melt-and-Pour Recipes Using Herbs, Flowers and Essential Oils ...

When I first called Natalie Pepin, I told her I really wanted to learn how to make soap. “But I’m afraid of lye,” I confessed. I suggested maybe we should do candles instead. “No,” she told me. “Let’s ...

Many people thinking of spinning, weaving, knitting, soap-making and other home-based crafts as fancy hobbies rather than attributes of simple, self-reliant living, but it all depends on the context.

Mason jars are one of the most popular accessories in home decorating. Whether used as centerpieces, lanterns or vases, these adorable and trendy little jars instantly update any room. If you’re ...

Making your own dish soap can be a great way to reduce extra plastic bottles and spending. Photo by Burst from Pexels. As I made up my grocery list this week, dish soap was at the top. But why, I ...