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This simple noodle soup recipe is delicious, but be warned, turmeric stains everything it touches. There are various methods of removing the stains with bleach, vinegar, baking soda, and various detergents such as Dawn.
Stainless steel resists staining so … Continue Reading
Synthetic weed killers are poisons. They can cause many harmful health effects from rashes and headaches to liver damage, leukemia, and many cancers. Pets and wildlife are also adversely affected, not only humans. Organic weed control uses natural substances, … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
It is a fact that earthworms improve garden and agricultural soils, but it’s not so well known that earthworms also can help reduce weed growth.
Research has shown that earthworm castings, called vermicompost, … Continue Reading
In the winter, a dog’s paws can become dry, sore, chapped, or frostbitten. Walking on snow, ice, deicers, and salt all contribute to these painful conditions. The irritated feet can lead the dog to lick and chew their paws, … Continue Reading
Bothered by sneezing, wheezing, and itchy eyes even after the temperature has gone below zero and the flowers and plants are gone for the season?
The cause of most winter allergies is mold and dust mites. Here are some … Continue Reading