One stubborn ant marching across the kitchen counter can spark a full-blown war. Most people reach for a pricey chemical ...

As part of our “Make It at Home Day,” my friend Rachael and I whipped up a batch of this refreshing and powerful homemade disinfectant spray—and now I’m hooked. With just a few ingredients, you can ...

Spending time outside in the summer can do wonders for your mental and physical health — but bugs and insects can quickly cause your enjoyment to end. There are dozens of bug-repellent sprays on the ...

Every so often, a reader sends me a message that begins with, "Mary, have you heard about this?" That's usually followed by a ...

Many commercial sprays contain artificial fragrances that can trigger allergies, headaches, or breathing problems. Thankfully you don’t need those to make your home smell amazing. You can create your ...

Our world is home to humans and many other living beings. Every living being serves a purpose. Even seemingly unwanted flying insects, such as mosquitoes, provide pollination and serve as food to ...

There is nothing better than a gorgeously scented home and I have been guilty of spending a lot of money on scented sprays in the past. In an effort to be a little more frugal, however, I wanted to ...