One of the most viewed chemistry tips post on Chemistry Cachet is this homemade weed killer (link in blog post below). Readers love how effective and easy it is to make. I have also used it to kill bugs! It works amazing to kill ants especially.
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Hometalk Editor's Note: Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) can kill bedbugs on contact only. Additionally, be aware that spraying your belongings with rubbing alcohol can create a fire hazard. We advise you to please use this recipe safely and carefully. ( source)
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Does the thought of bedbugs give you the creeps? Same! You never think that dealing with an infestation of bedbugs can happen to you until it does. Today we’re going to talk about how to make homemade bedbug spray (in case it happens to you) and how to prevent bedbugs from spreading.
Mix equal parts of water and rubbing alcohol and spray all the areas the nasty little critters are hiding and have made their new home. This will stop them from spreading and laying eggs.
Pour a half cup of water into the spray bottle using a funnel.
Pour a half cup of 70% or higher rubbing alcohol into the bottle using a funnel.
Add 10 drops of essential oils like tea tree, lavender or peppermint. Bed bugs don’t like these smell and they also help to make your room smell nice.
Spray the mixture onto your mattress and bed.
Spray wherever bed bugs may be lurking and use occasionally to help prevent them. If you are dealing with an active infestation you should put all your bedding in the wash and dry on a hot cycle to kill any critters.
Use a mattress cover to help prevent bed bug infestations.
One of the most viewed chemistry tips post on Chemistry Cachet is this homemade weed killer (link in blog post below). Readers love how effective and easy it is to make. I have also used it to kill bugs! It works amazing to kill ants especially.
Thinking about what to do with your old divan bed base apart- from use as firewood?
In this tutorial, I’m going to teach you how to edge a flower bed like a pro! Clean crisp edges between your lawn and mulch will take your landscaping to another level. And the best part is that anyone can do it.
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This post was submitted to the Grillo Designs blog by Marcie Goodman. She shares a great step by step tutorial on how how she created this swinging bed from pallets for her deck! Hard to believe right? Keep reading! (You can also see other DIY PALLET project ideas on the blog by clicking HERE)
Try these recipes for homemade bug spray for plants and keep your garden free from pesky little critters who will try to eat your fruits and veggies before you do! Try this recipe to get rid of aphids off your roses and other plants
Of all the herbs, mint is super easy to grow. You don’t need to be an expert on this. It can be grown both in containers and grounds. If you want to grow Mint as a fragrant ground cover, follow our guide on Planting Mint Bed for Ground Cover.
In the well-to-do town of Bedford, New York, there are a few givens: there are apple orchards and quaint bed and breakfasts, cute bakeries and amazing antiques shops and, of course, many grand estates complete with rolling green lawns and well-hedged gardens. Perhaps most impressive of the latter belongs to the doyenne of the domestic, Martha Stewart.
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I have an old bunk bed ladder that has had quite a few lives while I’ve owned it. It’s gone from being a bunk bed ladder, to an herb drying rack, and now I was looking for one more way to put it to use before I had to throw it out. This ladder pergola was the perfect fit for my old ladder. Pergolas can be quite expensive, costing hundreds of dollars, but this project cost me under $50! It provides the perfect amount of shade for me in the mornings when I let my dogs out into the yard and I love how it has added a touch of decor to my home’s exterior. Learn how I did it in my step-by-step tutorial below!
If you’ve been wondering how to make a new raised bed garden, this article is a great place to start. Early in 2023, we embarked on a big project – a new raised bed vegetable garden! I’d been dreaming of improving our food garden by adding raised beds for years. I drew up a rough plan and approached our contractor neighbor, Tim, about the project. Two months later, I had a beautiful new garden. In this article, I’ll walk you through each step of the project, offering tips and insights you can use to build a new raised bed garden of your own.
A garden bed fence is an easy-to-build structure that makes planting easier and protects plants from pests like rabbits and large insects. Garden fences can be used for beds of flowers, herbs, or fruits and vegetables.