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While many people find food grade diatomaceous earth a very useful form of pest control to use around their homes and in their gardens, some individuals have become very creative in their attempt to protect their homes from…

Many individuals are moving towards more sustainable living, with urban gardening becoming a very popular hobby. While urban gardens are great for the environment and the health and well being of those who grow them, there can also…

Are you planning on planting a vegetable garden this year? If so, get a head start by planting your seeds indoors! While not all plants are suited to this method, many vegetables are. Suitable vegetablesinclude broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,…

While most gardeners are quick to rid their garden of weeds, what many people don’t know is that some weeds can actually be beneficial to a garden! Therefore, rather than eliminating all of the weeds from your garden,…

Looking for a way to compost your leftover organic materials but don’t have an outdoor area available? Make your own indoor composter! All you need are a few simple materials and you will be producing your own nutrient…

There’s nothing like the taste and freshness of home grown vegetables, not to mention the fact that they contain much more nutrients than those that have traveled thousands of miles to reach your local grocery store! Many people…

In the aftermath of a flood, persistent indoor moisture can have negative implications for both personal and structural health. The City of Calgary Water Services branch advises that failure to “…reduce moisture and humidity can present serious long-term health risks…

There are two types of paints commonly used by homeowners. These include oil-based paint and water-based latex paint. Below are guidelines to follow when disposing of these different types of paint. Please note: it is always best to…

Do you have a pair of shoes or sports equipment that you just can’t get the odor out of? We did! So we put our Stall DRY to the test. Many people have told us that Stall DRY works great…

Fire ants can be a nuisance to have around, not to mention dangerous to sensitive individuals and small animals if attacked. Fire ants can be identified by their copper brown head and body and dark abdomen. They will often nest…

Unlike most ants, European fire ants can be very aggressive and will attack in a swarm if their nest is disturbed. People working outside in their yards and gardens and children and pets are especially at risk if…

Although not true of all species, termites are insects that can potentially be very destructive. Termites, especially in Australia, are commonly known as “white ants” however, as a species, they are only distantly related to the ant and,…