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Is Your Air-Conditioning Poisoning Your Home?
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Is Your Air-Conditioning Poisoning Your Home?

Jeffrey C. May | May 21, 2014

Allergens from mold and bacteria (microbes) are probably spreading throughout your house right now. If you have central air-conditioning or…

Make Fleas Flee the Natural Way

Make Fleas Flee the Natural Way

May 20, 2014

Cats and dogs love to romp in the grass and bushes...and then they bring stowaways into the house. Fleas love…

How Can I Get Rid of the Weeds on My Lawn Without Using Toxic Chemicals?

How Can I Get Rid of the Weeds on My Lawn Without Using Toxic Chemicals?

David R. Mellor | May 19, 2014

Q: How can I get rid of the weeds on my lawn without using toxic chemicals? A: One approach is…

Easy, Nontoxic Weed and Patio Moss Killer

Easy, Nontoxic Weed and Patio Moss Killer

May 19, 2014

Personally, we think it's charming to see a feisty plant pop up through sidewalk cracks or in between patio stones.…

Get Rid of Fruit Flies and Gnats

Get Rid of Fruit Flies and Gnats

May 16, 2014

Fruit flies and gnats are the ghosts of the pest world—they seem to appear out of nowhere! If you have…

Weird Stair-Painting Trick

Weird Stair-Painting Trick

May 14, 2014

Spring and home spruce-up go hand in hand, and a staircase often is one of the first things seen by visitors entering…

Best Gardens for Allergic People

Best Gardens for Allergic People

Mary L. Jelks, MD | May 12, 2014

Gazing about my garden, I purr, Ah, spring…and then, ah-choo! Like many of the 40 million Americans who suffer from…

How to Clean the Air You Breathe: The Right Air Purifier for You

How to Clean the Air You Breathe: The Right Air Purifier for You

Allen P. Rathey | May 9, 2014

It might not be pleasant to think about, but the air we breathe often is contaminated with both particles and…

Plagued by Pigeons?

Plagued by Pigeons?

May 9, 2014

Birds (such as pigeons) are nice, but they can make such a mess! Here's what to do if some feathered…

Remove Juice Stains from Your Carpets

Remove Juice Stains from Your Carpets

May 6, 2014

Did that cup of juice escape from your hand and land splat on your floor? Now you've got some carpet…

Free Fertilizer for Your Rose Bushes

Free Fertilizer for Your Rose Bushes

May 5, 2014

Every rose grower should know the secret to a healthy and beautiful rose crop—banana peels! The peels are rich in…

Homemade Mothball Replacement

Homemade Mothball Replacement

May 1, 2014

Mothballs really know how to do their job. Too bad they repel humans, too. If you want to keep your…

Sticky Price-Tag Remover

Sticky Price-Tag Remover

April 29, 2014

You got a nice batch of bowls (or some vases or mugs) from that pottery outlet, but each one has…

Top 10 Germy Spots in Your Kitchen…and How to Keep Them Clean

Top 10 Germy Spots in Your Kitchen…and How to Keep Them Clean

Cheryl Luptowski | April 28, 2014

You don’t want germs in your food, so of course you keep your kitchen clean...right? Maybe not! All of the…

May 2014 Checklist
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May 2014 Checklist

April 25, 2014

Protect your home during National Electrical Safety Month: Have an electrician check outlets and switches that are hot to the…