Fill a clean, empty spray bottle with equal amounts of distilled water and distilled white vinegar. Using distilled water ...

Salmonella, E. coli, and typhoid. They can lay hundreds of eggs in just days, so if left unchecked, your house can quickly ...

Now is a great time to think about giving the exterior of your home a good cleaning. Winter snow, spring rains, mold, mildew ...

For another natural method to get rid of aphids, DIY your own “white oil spray” by combining ¼ cup of dish soap with a cup of vegetable oil (like canola or sunflower) in a spray bottle. Shake ...

While ivy has some benefits, like providing shelter for birds and pollinators, its ability to smother plants, damaged mortar ...

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Here is the clever kitchen upcycle that puts a Mason jar to work in a whole new way. Once you try it, you'll wonder why you never did so before.

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Ground wasps often build hidden nests in sunny, dry areas. Natural remedies like diatomaceous earth and homemade vinegar ...

Bird poop leaves a sticky, acidic mess. Here’s how to get rid of it, even after it’s dried on.

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