10/23/10

Many people are facing an epidemic of stinkbug beetles invading their homes this year. While they can be a pest, don't resort to stronger outdoor pesticides to control them from coming indoors. Spraying outdoor chemicals inside your home leads to incredibly unhealthy indoor air. It's better to simply vacuum up the stinkbugs or seal up cracks where they could be entering rather than putting yourself and your family at risk.

10/22/10

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners can save on their heating bills by properly sealing up leaks around the house. Check for leaks along gaps and cracks along doors and windows, and seal with weather stripping or caulk. Your local home improvement store can help you choose which items you need and show you how to install them.

10/21/10

All it takes is a gust of wind to pick up light recyclables from the top of your recycling bin and scatter them throughout the neighborhood. Be diligent about placing featherweight recyclables -- plastic bottles, aluminum soda cans -- on the bottom of the bin and placing heavier recyclables on top. This will weigh everything down and prevent accidental littering.