Q: A friend recommended making a peppermint oil spray for bugs. While I’m trying to stay away from the dangers associated with chemical pesticides, I’m questioning whether an essential oil will really ...

The best way to keep a rodent infestation at bay might surprise you. It certainly surprised me. Mice roaming your home is never a good thing. As adorable as their twitchy noses and big ears may be, ...

Peppermint oil is somewhat of a viable solution for repelling stink bugs, but it does not fully get the job done, experts say. In short, peppermint oil "emits an aroma that stink bugs hate," says Jim ...

You won't find wasps intruding on your space if the usual problem areas reek of this essential oil. Its pungent odor ...

I lived in New York City for 12 years, during which I learned that city life means you’re always going to have some kind of kitchen pests. At one point, I started seeing more mice than normal — what ...

No one wants gross pests in their house, but you may not be that enthusiastic about using harsh chemicals around your home as a means of keeping them away. Fortunately, there are all kinds of home ...

We've discussed how to manage pests like spiders, but weblog Housewife How-to's has a good tip: Spiders don't like peppermint or vinegar. Spray a mixture of peppermint oil and vinegar around your home ...

Dear Heloise: I had about 25 pounds of potatoes that I had to turn into potato salad. I boiled as many potatoes as I could in my 8-1/2-quart aluminum pot, and the potatoes turned the inside of my pot ...

Peppermint oil has been used worldwide for millenia in myriad ways that range from treating digestive upset and headaches to being used as a natural household cleaner and deterrent for pests. In the ...