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10 DIY Home Security Upgrades
Make your home more secure and add peace of mind with these do-it-yourself projects that are relatively simple and affordable. Secure all vulnerable points of entry such as doors and windows. Think a stock latch will stop an intruder with a pry bar? Think again, then...![How To Make Scrap Vinegar](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/post759-1080x675.jpg)
How To Make Scrap Vinegar
Learn how to make scrap vinegar at home with simple ingredients in this step-by-step tutorial. This Minnesota Minute is hosted by Kris of Region 9 for CORAC’s Sustainable Living team. Run time: 00h | 04m |...![Tallow Soap Recipe](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/post716-1080x675.jpg)
Tallow Soap Recipe
Pure Tallow Soap Recipe 30 oz tallow or lard 3.88 oz 100% pure lye (where to buy pure lye) > 11 oz distilled water *When making soap, always measure by WEIGHT, not by volume Melt the tallow in the crock pot (or a pot over the stove if you’re in a hurry). Once the...![Summer Outdoor Bulk Laundry Experiment](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/post715-1080x675.jpg)
Summer Outdoor Bulk Laundry Experiment
Ideas for washing bulk items (sheets, towels, blankets, T-shirts, jeans): How hot can the sun warm water on an average day? I had all the wash items in the black 50 gal trough soaking in a homemade enzyme cleaner while the water warmed by the sun. The kiddie pool had...![Enzyme Cleaner](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/post714-1080x675.jpg)
Enzyme Cleaner
Ingredients 1/2 cup (100 g) brown or white sugar 1 teaspoon (3 g) yeast 4 1/4 cups (1 L) lukewarm water 2 cups (300 g) fresh citrus peel Wash and chop the citrus peel. Rinse the citrus peel under running water and scrub the outside with a vegetable brush to remove...![Line Drying Wash](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/post705-1080x675.jpg)
Line Drying Wash
Line drying clothing is a part of life for me. I do it every day. We do not use a dryer (it has been broken for years). The process is very straight forward, but I hope to give you a few tips that may be useful. In the warm, non-rainy weather it takes less planning. I...![Laundry by Hand](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/post712-1080x675.jpg)
Laundry by Hand
WonderWasher Tips & Tricks > Add water and soap before clothes. Keep a hand towel nearby for inevitable dribbles. If using hot water, pressure builds up (that’s a feature, not a bug!) and sometimes the lid will start to leak. After a few turns, release...![Basic Electricity – Part 1](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/c-tm-electricity1-1080x628.jpg)
Basic Electricity – Part 1
In this video class you will learn what electricity is, an alternating current vs. a direct current, how your electrical distribution panel at home functions, and how to be more self-sufficient. Basic Electricity Part 1 is presented by CORAC’s Communications...![Emergency/Temporary Roof Repair](https://corac.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/post682-1080x675.jpg)