When it comes to buying eggs at the supermarket, you're often faced with three packaging choices: paperboard, plastic or foam. The greenest choice is always going to be the paperboard/cardboard-style boxes. Here's why: These containers are made with what is known as "low-grade recycled paper." Essentially, it's a material made from low-quality, end-of-the-line recycled paper that has already been recycled five times or more. And the best part? These egg cartons are biodegradable and can be composted.

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To keep things clean and disinfected at home, there's no need to buy wipes when you can make your own. Just cut old cotton T-shirts into squares and toss them into an old plastic container with a lid. Then add 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1/4 cup of distilled water, 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol and just a few drops of liquid dish soap. Seal the lid and shake. When you need to clean up a spill or disinfect a spot, just ring out a towel and wipe away. The wipes are machine washable, so you can use them over and over again.

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Some of the most common points for mice invading your home are where utility pipes or wires enter, especially if there's any rot or deterioration of your home's siding or if there are cracks along the foundation. Take the time to do an inspection outside your home to see if you have any of these vulnerable points and seal them up. One thing you can do if you think a mouse is entering your home through an entry point is to sprinkle baby powder on the ground; if you see tracks, it's an entry point that needs to be sealed up.

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