Dish soap is a DIY pest solution that causes more harm to plants than help in pest deterrent. Essential oils are another pest control solution that often proves to be weak or ineffective. Tobacco and ...

Problem pests can wreak havoc in the home. Whether you have carpet beetle infestations or bed bugs crawling on sheets, getting rid of them is no easy feat. According to the experts, we should stay ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many home gardeners, pesticides are an easy way to keep their ...

To make your own homemade bug spray, Tony recommends using 10 to 15 drops of a top-quality, pure peppermint essential oil, ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Spring starts Thursday and many Coloradans are eager to dig into their gardens. But in a state where late frosts and hailstorms can derail even the best-laid planting plans, when is the right time to ...