Ah, summertime. Warm nights spent outside enjoying the weather and the company of family and friends. That is, until the mosquitoes arrive! Help keep the pests at bay with these easy homemade ...

Nothing ruins a good time out-of-doors like stupid bugs. Citronella candles help stave them off, but store-bought ones can be ugly. For a bug-fighting flame that does double duty as a centerpiece, ...

If mosquitoes are interrupting your grand summer plans of hosting outdoor parties in your backyard, a natural remedy might be in store for you. It’s simple, safe, and even doubles as seasonal decor ...

Summer evenings are best spent around the fire, on the patio eating a dinner cooked on the grill, or at your favorite park for a sunset picnic. To make these nights as enjoyable as possible, prepare ...

They are a sign of summer, especially here in Houston. Citronella candles and torches lit up in an effort to keep blood sucking mosquitoes at bay. Citronella is actually an essential oil derived from ...

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