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Home made DIY laundry detergent from buckeyes / horse chestnuts
Cleaning and maintenance

How to make eco-friendly DIY laundry soap from buckeyes / horse chestnuts

...safe to touch but toxic when consumed by humans.  And note, that you are looking for horse chestnuts or buckeyes (Aesculus hippocastanum) which are poisonous to humans, not sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa - which are edible and delicious when roasted or pickled).  So be sure to store your raw materials and final liqui...

Pallet beds are trending but pallets can be toxic so be careful
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials

Is it safe to build beds or furniture with shipping pallets?

...safe for use, as food spills can lead to mold and bacteria forming. So, here we want to help you find which pallets are safe to reuse for building so you don’t unknowingly contaminate the air quality in the home. How to finding safe shipping pallets for building  The first indication if a pallet is wise to reclaim for ...