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Poison ivy is one of those sneaky vines that you often don’t even recognize until you are suffering the effects of contact.

David Epstein of GrowingWisdom.com helps you learn how to identify and remove poison ivy with little to no risk to your skin.

Rid your backyard of annoying bugs without exposing your family to chemicals and toxins.

Summer’s here… and that means mosquitoes. Mosquitoes aren’t just annoyng – they can carry diseases such as encephalitis and West Nile Disease. Here’s a short video on how can minimize mosquito problems around your home this summer.

If you’ve ever had a rodent problem, you know they’re not nearly as “loveable” as Mickey Mouse – but that doesn’t mean you want them to suffer a slow, cruel death either. This method gets them out of the house humanely.

OK, she’s not fooling me. Those are somebody’s pet rats! But this is a slick way to get rid of those mice (and other small rodents) that may invade your home. And it saves you from having to answer the “Why did you kill Mickey?” question to your kids.

A typical seven foot Christmas tree requires one gallon of water a day! Use warm water mixed with two ounces of antibacterial mouthwash the first time you water a tree. The warm temperature helps open the tree’s circulatory system so that it draws water more easily, and the mouthwash kills bacteria. For subsequent waterings, use room temperature water.

To make needles last: At the third or fourth watering, add one ounce of maple syrup to the water. The syrup’s sugar feeds the tree and makes the needles a more vibrant green.

Source:

Bottom Line’s Household Magic (Bottom Line Books, 800-678-5832, www.BottomLineSecrets.com)

I just ran across this lens on Squidoo that I think YKH members will find very useful. Here’s an excerpt:

Home energy conservation tips can help towards having a more energy efficient home. An energy efficient home is something we should all strive for. Not only can small steps be taken to lighten the “footprints” we leave behind for future generations, but these same steps can really save a bunch of money on your utility bills.

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