6/15/12

Many of us consider our dog to be another member of our family, so here's one easy way to help Fido stay healthy: Invest in a stainless steel food bowl. While plastic dog bowls are cheap, they can get scratched up or chewed on by dogs, which creates crevices and areas where bacteria can build up. A stainless bowl isn't just more durable, it can be sanitized so each meal is a healthy one for your dog.

6/14/12

Time to water the plants? As your morning shower heats up, let the water fill a watering can with the cold water. Wait for the water come to room temperature, and give your thirsty plants a soaking. (Plants prefer tepid water to bone-chilling H20.) What's that? You don't have a houseplant? Then go pick one up! Plants help purify the air in your home by filtering out toxins. Foolproof, hard-to-kill varieties include the spider plant and succulents.

6/13/12

The next time you see fruit flies or other insects flying around the inside of your home, resist the urge to grab insecticide, and use rubbing alcohol instead. Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and squirt the insects. It will kill them without putting harmful chemicals into the air.