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Worried about Running out of Toilet Paper? Here are some Alternatives

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com So many people are panic buying toilet paper that many supermarket shelves are cleaned out. If your toilet paper stock is running low you may be worried about what if toilet paper temporarily runs out? Here are a few ideas. Use less You might remember the Seinfeld episode, The Stall.” Elaine found herself in a restroom stall that was out of toilet paper so she asks the person using the stall next to […]

Reuse and Repurpose: Alternate Uses for Common Household Items

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Reusing and repurposing items are great ways to save money and help the environment. These skills can also come in handy during hard times or in a survival situation. The following infographic shows 38 clever uses for household items: Source: https://www.cashnetusa.com/blog/38-alternative-uses-unused-household-items/

10 Household Items You Can Make at Home

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Since I started writing this blog, I’ve encouraged my readers to take small steps to becoming more self sufficient. Being able to make things yourself helps you save time, money and allows you to be less dependent on store bought items. Living in a small space should not stop you from trying do it yourself projects. That’s why I enjoyed this article from LeAnn who writes The Homestead Dreamer. 10 Things I Stopped Buying at the Store by LeAnn, The […]

When There is No Coffee

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve had a splitting headache since this morning. I’ve tried natural cures, then taken Excedrin for Migraine, then later Aleve, but nothing has helped. I was thinking “Why do I have this headache?,” then I realized I got busy and didn’t get my coffee this morning. I always have two cups. Now I am paying for my oversight. This got me thinking, if there is a disaster and we can’t get our morning […]

15 Ways to Repurpose Old Nylons

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Nylons aka pantyhose, stockings, tights or even knee highs are some of the most commonly discarded items. It is easy to ruin a pair of nylons as soon as you open the package. Before you toss them out, you may be able to get some other uses out of them. If one pair develops a run on one leg, cut off that leg but keep the good one. When another pair springs a […]

Home Remedy for Sinus Allergy Sufferers

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com My allergies have started bothering me, with itchy, watery eyes, early morning congestion, sneezing, signaling the start of the fall allergy season. At my last physical check-up my doctor asked me if I’ve had any health issues bothering me, and I did mention my sinuses bother me every fall and spring. I can always tell the seasons by my chronic sinus congestion. I told him I already take antihistamines, but sometimes they don’t […]

Other Uses for Homemade Laundry Detergent

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In a previous article, I posted about trying out Survival Woman’s super easy homemade detergent recipe. It turns out to be even more useful than originally thought. I was cleaning the toilet and needed a little extra help scrubbing with the toilet brush. Normally I use plain bleach but decided to try something different. (Note: I don’t use any other chemicals in the toilet such as leave-in bowl cleaners. If you are using them, do not mix in other chemicals.) […]

Using Less of Everything – Deodorant Update

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In my last post about using less of everything, I mentioned the next project was trying to use less deodorant. The main purpose to these experiments is to try using less of common products to make our supplies last longer. A side benefit is the money saved from not having to buy new supplies as quickly as before. Regarding the use of antiperspirants and deodorants, many people are concerned about the aluminum content of these products and the effect this […]

Using Less of Everything – Hair Product Update

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A while ago I posted about trying to use less product to make our stored items last longer. We can only store a limited amount of everyday items, due to our lack of space, so our challenge is to make each item lasts as long as possible, so we don’t have to keep using up and buying more. At the same time, we can figure out inexpensive substitutes for commonly used items. Shampoo Shampoo is one item I use everyday. […]