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Author: Marilyn Pokorney

I am a freelance writer. I write about gardening, science, nature, animals, the environment and health. I live in Nebraska and love gardening, reading, needlecrafts, and my pet dog and cats.
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Keep Coffee Hot All Day

  • Posted on March 5, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Cooking Tip of the Day

    Keep coffee hot all day without electricity. There is an easy, inexpensive way to keep coffee hot all day without leaving a coffee maker on.

    Modern day versions of the good, old-fashioned thermos bottle … Continue Reading

    A termite hill with termites swarming over it.

    Borax Uses For Termites

  • Posted on March 4, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Gardening Tip of the Day

    Borax poisons and kills termites. For mild cases of termites, borax is very effective for homeowners.

    Borax poisons termites internally by affecting their digestion.

    Termites are insects so they have an exoskeleton. Borax destroys … Continue Reading

    Old canning jars

    Garden Pests Natural Remedies

  • Posted on March 3, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Gardening Tip of the Day

    Few gardeners are aware that glass jars are an unusual method to keep rabbits, deer, and other curious animals out of the garden so vegetable plants can be left free of pests.

    Whistling jars … Continue Reading

    A sofa and other items being offered at a garage sale.

    Refreshments at Garage Sales

  • Posted on March 2, 2022July 12, 2024
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    Offering refreshments at a garage sale can be very inviting. Planning, preparing, and conducting a garage sale is a big job! Anything that can attract customers, and make a few extra dollars, is worth doing as long as it … Continue Reading

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    Cleaning Wax From Candlesticks

  • Posted on March 2, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Cleaning Tip of the Day

    Cleaning melted wax from candlesticks and candleholders is much easier than it appears.

    The first trick is to snuff out candles before they reach the last inch or so, but this is easier said … Continue Reading

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