Although bleach works wonders as a cleaning tool, its smell is less than pleasing to most people. In fact, when you’ve finished cleaning anything with bleach or even a bleach mixture, the first thing you’ll likely notice is the strong unpleasant odor in the room. Fortunately, there are simple ways to get rid of the smell of bleach anywhere in your home, using mostly ingredients and products you likely already have around the house. Get…
If you think having to take tree sap out of your hair will never be a problem, think again. You don’t have to be a tree farmer to fool with sap all day and find it’s getting stuck everywhere. If you take a jog in the woods and touch a tree at some point, you can get sap on your hands, which can then be transmitted to your hair once you touch that part of…
Bay leaves, of which there are numerous types, are often placed in stews and soups, but removed before anyone consumes the dish, and there is a widespread belief that bay leaves are dangerous and even toxic to both humans and animals, particularly dogs. Fortunately, this belief is just a myth, because bay leaves are not toxic to either humans or dogs. Why Use Bay Leaves? Bay leaves come from any number of plants, including: Bay…
Whether you are interested in nonpermanent body art or you are following your culture, there are plenty of reasons why you might find yourself encountering henna. Most people refer to henna solely to the henna tattoos that many people get. However, the term “henna” itself refers to the dye that is used to make the tattoo. This means that there are plenty of other uses for henna. No matter what you are using henna for,…
Spiders are tiny insects that attract universal hatred. Some people are outright scared of being bitten one, primarily because the after effects can be so deadly. Or so they have been led to believe. Most people have seen on TV and read on different platforms that a bite from specific spiders can prove to be quite deadly. Naturally, the average person assumes that all spiders can be deadly, and try to avoid them as much…
If your floors are vinyl or wood, you can expect any area rugs placed on top of them to slide around a little, but what if those same rugs are placed on floors covered with carpet? Does this mean the rugs won’t slip around or become too difficult to keep in place? Not necessarily. In fact, sometimes placing rugs on top of carpet is more dangerous than placing them on a hardwood or tile floor.…
Important documents need to be kept in a safe and secure location. If there is a water leakage in a place where you have kept all of your important documents, it could lead to a serious problem. The paper might get wet and get mushy, and that could ultimately lead to its destruction. If these are important documents that need to be kept in a safe and secure location, you have to take action quickly…
A wet carpet can be nightmare fuel for any homeowner. And no, this doesn’t include a silly little spill that makes one little area of the carpet damp for a short period of time. No, this means when a leak has occurred or perhaps an appliance has broken and gotten water everywhere. When this happens, the carpets in your home can become saturated with water, creating a nasty, funky smell in the air. After resolving…
You may be moving into a new place or thinking about redoing your current one. When the furniture is in place, window treatments are next up. Many people prefer curtains to frame their windows but they don’t want to invest the time or money into putting up a rod to hang them from. Hanging curtains on a rod can be cumbersome and a little too permanent for someone who likes to change their décor on…
Dog owners often feel as though their dogs are stalking them. Dogs follow their owners from room to room, and they always look up when the owner stands up or moves. In part, this is normal canine behavior, but sometimes it can be a symptom of anxiety or protection. Read on to learn what it means when your dog follows you, when it becomes a problem, and what you can do about it. Reasons That…