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Roaches are disgusting, vile little creatures that none of us want to live with. They carry diseases and are a leading cause of asthma in New York City children.
This is one of the easiest and funnest projects. This is cheap and fast, it can be built using only one 6 foot long cedar fence picket, some glue and nails. The real fun begins when you let your...
If you’ve dreamed of having a beautiful rustic cedar trellis in you backyard, but thought that making one was too difficult, you are in luck. With a few natural cedar poles and an abundant supply...
Didn’t all dog and cat owners heave a sigh of relief when flea collars became available? Until we found out that by using them we had exposed our pets to neurotoxins that made them blink and...
If you have books that somehow are looking like something has been munching on them, you may have bugs eating your books. Insects like to munch on the pages and covers of books. There is a way to...
With Spring time upon us this is an easy to build and inexpensive project that can be completed in just a couple of hours. If you have seen or followed any of my previous instructions or articles...
Moths can do a lot of damage to clothes. They will eat holes right through the fabric. Mothballs are one way of keeping moths away, but mothballs smell bad and are toxic. There are some better...
Raised beds make perfect vegetable gardens because the soil inside them drains better and heats up faster in spring than adjacent soil. The only drawback to raised beds is that building them with...
It feels great when you know you have saved real money on a project, even better when you’ve spent none at all. Recycling will be one of the most debated subjects over the next 20 years. Go green,...
Outdoor plants are not the only plants that can become invested by unwanted insects. Here is an easy and attractive way to keep bugs away from your treasured houseplants.
I recently came up with a very good homemade (zero odor) cat litter that I would like to share with everyone on this site. Its very easy and only cost a few dollars to make I basically put...
I love the smell of a wood burning stove in the winter time but I hate trying to get the fire started. If your wood isn’t seasoned just right it takes forever to get the fire going and requires a...
I have seen several articles on the internet about yard or porch swings, but none that really get down to the details (unless you want to pay for plans). I made this yard swing back in 2001 and we...
Garden window boxes are great for adding plants to the exterior of your home. These boxes are simple to build and you can add a wide variety of different plants to beautify them. Garden boxes are...
Toxins and poisons are found in almost every cleaner on the market. Those that are neither tend to be high-priced. There are low-cost solutions that may be as close as your kitchen cupboards. ...
Treehouses conjure up a magic that tickles the child inside our hearts. There are some amazing bed and breakfasts that offer you the chance to vacation in real, comfortable treehouses. Here is...
Cedar shingles can give your home a classic rustic look while offering long-term protection for your roof. Not only are cedar shingles good-looking, they also provide extra insulation value (in...
I recently had a situation in my home by where my youngest daughter, 5 at the time, informed me she was enjoying her new “friends”. Well most of them anyway, but there were some she did not...
Freshening stale indoor air in winter is easy to do without chemical air fresheners, plug ins or air freshener sprays, which can add harmful VOCs to the air you breathe. With a few simple items...
Eventually that time of the year rolls around whe we must sweep, mop, dust and wash our homes. But how long has it been since you have Spiritually Cleansed the area where you spend much of your...
Everyone has an indulgence. ...I could spend endless evenings watching old movies and I love a really, really good grilled cheese. Oh...and I also have a small cashmere addiction! Cashmere is a...
If you are lucky enough to have a cedar closet you know the fresh aroma of cedar the moment you open the closet door. Unfortunately over the course of time cedar will lose its’ much sought after...
If you've got any wool or wool blends in your closet, the flat brown clothes moth may be lurking. Because they favor the darkness, these pests are harder to detect than their larger, light-loving...
Is your cedar fence ugly and gray? When a cedar fence is exposed to the elements, it can quickly turn gray and ruin the look of your yard. Use these tips to remove the gray and restore the...
Moths cause damage to protein fibers such as that found in wool or fur materials but they will also be attracted to those quality art brushes you have so much invested in that are made of hair....
It has been said that good fences make good neighbors. The shadow-box fence allows for some privacy but still have the opportunity to talk to your neighbor. It’s semi open design allows air to...
The value of your Lane cedar chest will depend on its age. Generally, the older a Lane cedar chest is, the higher its value. Lane cedar chests produced after 1940 are not as valuable as those...
Summer is approaching and one thing every pet owner dreads is the fleas. There are natural remedies that will help you keep those pests away.
The early Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest really started something when they speared their fish to pieces of wood and cooked their game over an open fire. Now hundreds of years later,...
A blue atlas cedar tree, trained to grow flat against a wall or fence, is a dramatic focal point for your home landscape! The technique of growing flat trees is called espalier. espalier is a...
Need a special gift for a present? Someone in your family collect boxes? This article will show you how to find the materials you need, and assemble the items so you can make a cedar box with a...
These creepy little crawlies can chew their way through your clothing, wool carpets or even the felt in your piano. When you first discover signs of infestation, take immediate steps to prevent...
It can be really upsetting when opening a box of stored clothing and finding nothing but moth holes on every item. There are several precautions you can take to keep moths from getting to your...
Storing summer clothing can be a tiresome job. But when done the right way, your clothes can be fresh and in great condition when summer rolls around again next year.
Smudging is the act of wafting smoke over yourself and/or your possessions in order to purify them. The idea behind this is that people and things can collect energy that is not always good. When...
Salmon is delicious when grilled on a cedar plank. But can you use just any piece of cedar wood to grill salmon?
Learn how to build a Tiki Hut for a tropical look around your pool. This project takes a pretty high level of skill. I am a professional and was hired to do this job. I tried to break it down into...
In this article we will discuss the basics of building a cedar fence.
Diabetes Remedy, a "Natural" Home Remedy that you can make yourself. Add in equal parts, Golden Seal, Uva Ursi, Cayenne Powder, Licorice Root, Mullein Herb. Add 16 Cedar Berries,...
Want to make your own wedding favors? That’s good news for those who will receive yours, because in spite of the continued supply of objects purchased with the couple’s name, wedding date and...
Choosing which wood for your split rail fence depends on three things: upfront cost, durability, and form and function. The combined answer to these questions will lead you to the best wood to...
This is a very simple and easy-to-make dog pillow that is pest-proof and odor-controlled.
Wondering how to make a closet smell good? There are various reasons for unwanted odors in closets, and this eHow article shows how to eliminate all of them easily and inexpensively, as well as...
Juniperus, a common species of tree growing throughout the United States, is often referred to incorrectly as a “cedar tree.” Commonly called “red cedar,” “rocky mountain cedar,” or simply...
Cigar humidors are available in many different styles. Some have high-gloss finishes, legs, trays and more. No matter how attractive cigar humidors may be, they shouldn't be bought solely based on...
Most home or property owners will experience the need to repair or replace their roof. But just like any other trade, there are roofing contractors who do not look out for your best interest --...
Cedar is a beautiful wood, and a cedar deck is an attractive addition to any home. However, the wood can lose that beauty if left unprotected from the weather. Select a color and type of stain...
This recipe will describe how to make a delicious grilled cedar plank salmon with a brown sugar and cracked pepper glaze. This is the perfect recipe for an outdoor cookout on the grill.
Have you seen those simple nice cedar wood window flower boxes? Did you just make one after reading HTM A Cedar Window Flower Box and now want to paint to paint it … with flowers or add decal...
The pot you choose for your bonsai is as important as the kind of tree you use and the pruning that you do. Its color, shape and texture can mean the difference between having a tree in a pot and...
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