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Learn how to make 5 gallons of laundry soap for less than $2 with this step-by-step guide. This video covers an efficient and ...

Did you know that we use about 10 percent less water when we wash our hands using foaming soap rather than liquid soap? When we stop and think about how times we and the other members of our ...

Ready to get crafty? These 38 free melt and pour soap recipes are full of creative ideas and easy steps, perfect for gifts or a little self-care. Making soap at home is a project that’s both fun and ...

In a world filled with commercial soap products made of a seemingly endless list of unidentifiable ingredients, there's something uniquely satisfying about making your own soap at home. What’s more, ...

Foaming hand soap is more efficient and easier to rinse off. Here's how I make it and save hundreds of dollars over store-bought every year. Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a fan of all ...

Purchases made through the links above may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. When was liquid soap invented? Liquid soap is not a modern invention. A crude form of liquid soap using a ...

Crafters have many interpretations of the term “natural soap crafting.” On one end of the spectrum, it can mean using only organic, chemical-free ingredients including soap bases, additives, colorants ...

Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils and lye, innovative crafters have been exploring natural and ...