Fizzy, Delicious, and Healthy Sodas Made at Home

Soda can be enjoyed one sip at a time. Come join us as we help you make sodas your taste buds will adore - while keeping them healthy.

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Sep 2026

Why Natural Flavors Beat Extracts Most of the Time

I owned a shelf full of flavor extracts before I made a soda from fresh ingredients and realized what I'd been missing. Here's the real difference, and the few cases where extracts genuinely still win.

4 min read

Sep 2026

Turning a Garage Corner Into a Soda Fountain for Under $200

I built my first real soda station in a corner of my garage for right around $185, and I made a couple of avoidable purchases along the way. Here's the exact breakdown of what I bought and what I'd skip.

3 min read

Sep 2026

Kegerator vs. SodaStream: What Actually Makes Sense for You

I owned a SodaStream for two years before upgrading to a kegerator setup, and I regret waiting as long as I did on one front and rushing on another. Here's the honest comparison.

4 min read

Sep 2026

The 5 Syrups Every Home Soda Maker Should Start With

I bought a dozen exotic flavor extracts before I'd even mastered a basic simple syrup, and half of them are still sitting unused in my pantry. Here's the five I'd actually start with.

4 min read

Sep 2026

How Much Sugar Is Actually in Your Favorite Soda

I checked the sugar content of my go-to sodas after making my own for the first time and genuinely didn't believe the numbers at first. Here's what I found, and how it compares to homemade.

4 min read

Sep 2026

The Fermented Soda Method: No CO2 Tank Required

I made my first carbonated soda before I ever owned a CO2 tank, using nothing but sugar, flavor, and time. Here's how natural fermentation carbonation actually works, and where it can go wrong.

4 min read