Snails and slugs dislike sand, lime, and ashes, so the next time you have a wood braai, apply ash to the base of plants under threat.

Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the ...

Looking for ways to reuse packing paper left over from parcel deliveries or a house move? This eco-friendly cleaning trick is ...

Shake slightly to mix, then spray to leave your bathroom smelling great. Let’s not forget about cleaning YOU! You can make your own body wash with three simple ingredients. Combine 3 tablespoons of ...

Dusting your houseplants is crucial to their health and ability to flourish. The easy task, performed occasionally, promotes ...

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A blast of water from the garden hose can help knock off many pests. Many gardeners also give their plants a preventive spray ofneem oil or insecticidal soap in case they missed any hitchhikers, says ...

Antibacterial soap is a staple in many households and healthcare facilities. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned 19 active ingredients previously common in consumer ...

Choosing the best soap for your face can be confusing. Should you pick a bar soap or a liquid soap? A foaming solution or a non-foaming solution? Or should you go with a facial cloth? Not too long ago ...