Katharina Bliem is a freelance author at Utopia. She studied Journalism and Communications as well as Education at the Vienna University. She’s always had an interest in doing and making things by hand. With the recent birth of her son she’s been exploring her creative abilities even further.
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This popular sugaring paste recipe is as simple as mixing together some sugar, water, and lemon juice – that's all you need to get rid of unwanted hair. Here's our all-natural DIY sugaring recipe for body hair removal at home.
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Black seed oil benefits are myriad, and the healing effects can relieve a wide range of symptoms. We’ll show you how this natural remedy can be used, and what side effects can be expected with use.
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Fight houseflies without chemical sprays. We’ll show you how to rid yourself of those nuisances without harming the environment or your health.
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In the summer, ants often find their way indoors, attracted by what's in our kitchen cabinets. We’ll show you how to get rid of ants naturally so you don't have to resort to harmful chemicals.
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Lavender has a lovely scent, can be used as a natural remedy, and is a powerful insect repellent. Lavender plant care is simple and requires very little time. Find out here what to pay attention to when planting and caring for lavender.
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Need an earache home remedy in a pinch? One of the most effective household ingredients used for earache relief is the onion.
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Growing ginger couldn't be easer – even if the plant is not native to our country. Utopia will show you how to grow ginger step by step.
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Since stinging nettles hurt when you touch them, you might be slightly alarmed by the notion of making stinging nettle tea. But when soaked in water or cooked, the leaves of the nettle plant lose their stinging chemicals, allowing them to be safely used for culinary or medicinal purposes.
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Cleaning grout is everyone’s least favorite job, but someone’s got to do it. We’ll show you how to clean grout using common household items that will get your tiles looking their best, and be kind on the environment and your wallet.
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Things made out of silver tarnish over time, losing their shine and becoming black. We’ll show you how to clean silver using simple household products.
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