Interesting facts, trivia, news, and other information about home, gardening, pets, health and more.
Gardening Tip of the Day
Borax, wet or dry, can be used as a natural weed killer for those who prefer not using toxic, cancer-causing chemicals.
The way borax works is by its high pH of about 9.5. Since … Continue Reading
Food Tip of the Day
Most of the 13 million tons of pasta made in the world is consumed by Italy, the U.S., and Russia, in that order. However, many amazing facts about pasta are not known by most … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Cabbage butterfly larvae are a severe pest of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other brassica plants. Mint is a natural way to control the butterflies.
The cabbage butterflies lay yellow, oval eggs on the underside … Continue Reading
Cooking Tip of the Day
Vanilla extract is an easy and inexpensive way to add flavor, and a bit of sweetness, to any cup of cold or hot coffee.
By adding vanilla extract sweetness can be added to any … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Wasps can be kept at bay with coffee grounds. Using spent coffee grounds is a free means to keeping wasps away from a picnic, patio, or backyard party.
Wasps do not like the smell … Continue Reading