Recently, there’s been a surge in misinformation online claiming that lye (sodium hydroxide) can be used to deworm goats and other livestock. These claims are not only unsupported by science — they’re ...

If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve that classic, deeply golden sheen on homemade pretzels, this article is for you. I’m talking about how to safely work with lye for pretzels. Fair warning, you’re ...

These DIY recipes will help you kick plastic-packaged haircare laden with synthetic chemicals. This basic shampoo bar made from lye and a trio of familiar beauty-centric oils is incredibly simple and ...