So What’s the Big Deal About Pet Urine?
Animal urine is a rather benign substance. When it leaves a healthy animal it is sterile. In small amounts and low concentration, the odor and appearance may be undetectable. Still, any urine deposit on carpet should be treated appropriately. If you are lucky enough to catch the animal in the act, you can pour salt […]
Grilled Marinated Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached skewers Directions: In a mixing bowl, mix […]
Keeping Your Cool
Warmer weather has arrived. Along with the fun of outdoor activities come some dangers, too. Among those dangers is sunstroke, also called heatstroke. To protect you and your loved ones from this hazard, keep these tips in mind this summer. To avoid getting sunstroke, remember to drink plenty of fluids on warm days or when […]
How to Protect Potted Plants from the Heat
High temperatures are not only hard on us. They can be tough for our plants as well. Whether you have plants indoors, outdoors, or both, there are some simple things you can do to help your plants weather these hot days. In general, house plants prefer an environment between 70 and 80 degrees, with nighttime […]
Summer Safety
Every year, the end of school means fun in the sun for children, but it can also bring its share of hidden hazards. To be sure that your child stays safe this summer, don’t forget these simple reminders. Children should never be left unattended near water. A small child can drown in even an inch […]