While orchids are common houseplants, they can be surprisingly tricky to care for. If you’ve ever bought or received an orchid as a gift, you were probably mesmerized at first by its stunning blooms. But after just a few weeks, many…
If your house is hot, dry and filled with houseplants, it could harbor a spider mite infestation at any moment if it isn’t already. These itty-bitty pests can be hard to spot at first, so you may not see them…
Picture this: On a hot summer day, you’re sitting outside and drinking a cold, refreshing glass of your favorite drink. As you gulp it down, you remember that you have the ice cube tray to thank for its humble part…
The last time you headed to the grocery store, you might’ve been tempted to bypass a major ingredient required to whip up a filling morning toast or afternoon snack of chips and guacamole, thanks to its hefty price tag. Avocados…
Take a peek into most utility cupboards, and you’ll find a can of WD-40. This multi-use product is so versatile that its list of uses spans thousands of tasks, both indoors and outdoors. An iconic blue and yellow can of…
What’s better than a patch of zinnias in your garden? Perhaps it’s a multipurpose flower bed that has zinnia-friendly herbs. Finding a companion for zinnias can be a challenge since they need all the sunlight they can get and prefer…
In the age of streaming and digital media, homes can often be littered with vestiges of the past in the form of CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records that no longer get much use. While there are plenty of great DIY…
Weeds are a gardener’s nemesis, often leading to a search for effective and safe weed control methods. While digging is the best way to get rid of weeds, this method requires hard work. Among various homemade solutions touted as an…
You may have heard about the DIY solution of using dish soap on your lawn and garden as a way to get rid of pests. While this method may work sometimes, it isn’t always effective for grubs and can damage the…
Whether you’re growing vegetables and herbs or seasonal blooms, dealing with pests in the garden can be an ongoing issue. But it doesn’t have to be a battle you face alone if you take advantage of companion planting and choose…