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HOME MADE WEED KILLER

A Natural Alternative: Homemade Weed Killer Recipe Considering the risks associated with glyphosate, people can turn to safer alternatives. One such solution combines vinegar, salt, and soap to create an effective weed killer. Mix one gallon of white vinegar with one cup of salt and one tablespoon of dish soap. Pesticide sprayers are available at […]
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Pesky Ants? Here are some reliable, natural Home Remedies

CINNAMON: ants don’t like the smell and they’ll avoid crossing it. I put this under my cats (raised ) bowls and it works well. VINEGAR: mix with water (1/2 vinegar, 1/2 water) This is very useful to repel ants on counters BAY LEAVES: works well to repel ants and cockroaches. Leave in drawers, cabinets, and […]
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Flooding: How to protect your home!

Protect your home from flood damage Clear debris from gutters, downspouts, and drains: ensure proper flow of water. Grade land so that it slopes away from the foundation. Install French Drains: these are trenches filled with gravel or rock that redirect water away from your home’s foundation. Collect water in Rain Barrels: reduce the volume […]
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HOW TO KEEP RODENTS AT BAY #rodentcontrol#homemaintenance#pestcontrol#floridagardening#humanewaystocontrolrats#poisonalternativespestcontrol

HUMANE WAYS TO CONTROL RODENTS Do you have fruit trees? Even if you don’t, here are some humane ways of controlling rodents. Remove clutter and hiding spots: rodents can use wood piles and debris for shelter: clear debris and fallen fruit. Trim branches away from structures to remove ways for rodents to get […]