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Make yer own tooth powder/toothpaste
"[3] MAKE YER OWN TOOTH POWDER Thoroughly mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part salt & funnel the compound into a short small-mouthed container such as a pop or beer bottle.

any one know how to make lye
we have this cool recipie book,but it recommends reddevil lye,any one know how to make lye? something about ashes and water, I think, no, I just don't know
Home-made shampoos, conditioners, rinses, baby shampoo
Chamomile Shampoo

Make herbal infusion by pouring 4 cups boiling water over 5 tablespoons of chamomile flowers. Cover and steep 30 minutes. Strain and add 4 ounces castile soapflakes. Makes 1 quart of shampoo.

Recipes for cleansers, cosmetics, toiletries, insecticides, etc.
Recipes Page 1After-Bath Splash, All-Purpose Cleaner, Bath Oil, Brass and Copper Cleaner, Bubble Bath, Car Wash Concentrate, Christmas Snow, Cockroach Exterminator,

knife sharpening
what's the best method? from hilt to tip at 45 degrees or a circular motion? the circular method seems stange to me,but I have some buds that have pretty sharp knifes using it..

Passive Solar Cooling Systems.
There is quite alot of information on the Net about solar heating but very little that I can discover about passive solar cooling.

Pedal-powered washer, butter churn or saw
. . . Due in part to his unpredictable washing machine, McGeorge set out to design a lower power washing machine.

Advice needed on housing for recent GI's
Recently there have been several postings from people dealing with the issue of housing- can they/should they stay where they are now and if not- how can they find someplace else?

Does anyone want posts about manual skills?
Does anyone want to see practical information on subjects such as tool sharpening and tempering, soldering (both electronic and plumbing), framing carpentry, roof repair, and the like?

how to protect some pipes from freezing
if you have an oil-fired or gas-fired circulating-hot-water heating system, have yourplumber insert antifreeze into the system to prevent the pipes from freezing during power outages.

How to Find a Dead Rat & other tips. (good)
More tips from a Bygone Era. (good)

Our Personal 48-hour 'No Power' Test
To everyone else, I cannot overstate how important this testing was to us. It clearly demonstrated what we were ready for and more importantly, what we weren't ready for.

We'll probably be forced from our homes anyway......
During the recent wildfires and hurricanes that have plagued parts of the country, one thing remained constant. Local and federal officials forced people from their homes.

Risks and Benefits of Your Current Location
This post is intended primarily for people that are relatively new to Y2K and are asking themselves "Should I stay put or should I move?"

buying vs. renting
I am contemplating purchasing a home about 40 miles outside the city in which I work. I keep debating the own vs. rent over and over in my head. Any suggestions?

OT: *What is the best storm shelter?*
My state was hit hard recently by tornadoes. I'm now thinking getting a good shelter.

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