3 DIY Projects for Home and Health

Rural living brings to mind lots of time for DIY projects. If you haven’t heard of the DIY movement yet, it’s time for a crash course. Simply, DIY stands for “do it yourself.” It is a modern and more mature take on the arts and crafts projects from our childhood. There are Pinterest boards dedicated to all sorts of different DIY projects that you and your friends or loved ones can take on to improve not only your home, but your health as well.

These great DIY projects we’ve found are a great way to add a personal touch to your surroundings while also improving your life in the country.

DIY Clay Pot Smoker

Summer time often brings to mind the smell of steaks on a grill or barbecue in a smoker while the whole family enjoys the beautiful sunshine. Unfortunately, the cost of a grill or smoker is hard to justify, no matter how often you may use it. That’s why this clever Clay Pot Smoker DIY project is one you should get started on now before summer comes to an end. You may actually even be able to find the five (Yes, only five!) materials already lying around the house. With an electric hot plate, large clay pot, grate, and something to use as a cover and handle, as well as a little bit of patience and ingenuity, you too can be smoking your own meats for your next barbecue. And all at a fraction of the cost.

DIY All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner

The next time you pull out a bottle of kitchen or bathroom cleaner, take a look at the list of ingredients on the back. You probably can’t even pronounce half of them. Small children love getting into cabinets, and the risk of poisoning by some of those toxic cleaners is too great for you not to try this DIY All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner. Not only is it safe to eat (though not necessarily tasty), it also smells fantastic and is an effective cleaner for use throughout your home.

DIY Powder Laundry Detergent

While nobody actually enjoys doing laundry, it certainly is a necessary evil. After all, we don’t want to go to work or school with smelly clothes. Laundry detergent is such a hot commodity that some stores have even reported a rash of thefts for the product. The prices seem to go up while the quantity within goes down. And don’t get us started on all the harmful chemicals inside. With this easy three-ingredient DIY powder laundry detergent, you get a safe and effective detergent at a fraction of the cost.

Feel free to let us know about any of your favorite DIY projects that you’ve found. Once you’ve discovered the joy of creating something that benefits you and your home and improves your health, you may never go for store bought products again.