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Gardening Tip of the Day
Rhubarb stalks are edible but the leaves are toxic and should never be eaten by humans or pets. Here are some ways to safely use rhubarb leaves in the garden.
Insects do not like … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
Baking soda is the best cleaner for stoves and filters in stove hoods. Grease and cooking grime simply dissolve away. Lemon or vinegar can also be added as an extra grease dissolving benefit.
In … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Prevent cabbage butterflies from eating and damaging cabbage plants with this easy method.
White cabbage butterflies lay eggs two or three times a year, depending on the weather, so protecting cabbage plants is a … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Vanilla is nature’s sleeping pill. Forgo expensive and dangerous sleeping drugs and give nature a chance.
Vanilla has a soothing scent that can induce drowsiness and sleep quickly.
Studies conducted at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
Grease stains can be easily removed from clothing with the following tips.
As the old adage states: Oil and water do not mix so washing clothing with water alone will not dissolve grease. The … Continue Reading