Interesting facts, trivia, news, and other information about home, gardening, pets, health and more.
Gardening Tip of the Day
Many kinds of oil can control mosquitoes in most backyards. Vegetable oil, horticultural oil, mineral oil, or Neem oil can kill mosquito larvae in standing water according to a Rutgers University study published in … Continue Reading
Cooking Tip of the Day
Lemons don’t only make lemonade. Lemons are delicious in a myriad of ways in the kitchen. Never be left with moldy or spoiled lemons again.
Even a dried, shriveled onion can be saved. Soak … Continue Reading
For anyone looking for a low-fat potato salad here is an excellent recipe for a yogurt dressing for potato salad. A small amount of healthy olive oil is the only fat in the recipe if non-fat yogurt is used.… Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
Vanilla is not only a favorite flavor enhancer for many baked goods and other dishes, it is excellent for removing odors from home.
Vanilla extract is recommended by some appliance technicians. Add a little … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Radishes are one of the easiest and most rewarding of vegetables to grow in a home garden.
Radishes grow so quickly that children can enjoy planting and harvesting them because they see the results … Continue Reading