We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many of us, summer comes with an endless barrage of bug bites, with mosquitoes being the worst offenders (we know from ...

Trying to get rid of mosquitos feels like an endless battle in summer, and purchasing bottles of mosquito repellent can prove expensive over time. The good news is that it is simple to make your own ...

Click here to read Part 1andhere for Part 2of this series. Lemongrass is more than just a beautiful garden plant – it’s a favored ingredient in Asian and Thai cooking, perfect for stir fries, ...

Summer is here, and along with it come bugs that bite and make you itch. We found that these DIY chemical-free luminaries do a great job warding off the bugs, and they’re beautiful to look at, too.

Making your own insect repellent sounds so simple: Just whip up a mixture of apple cider vinegar or witch hazel plus a few drops of some herby essential oils—no deet required. But there aren’t a lot ...