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Keep a pitcher handy to collect water you would normally pour down the drain. Use the collection for watering plants.

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Kill wasps by spraying a solution of diluted dishwashing liquid. The soap coats the wasp's exoskeleton, thereby suffocating the insect.

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Reduce the number of insects entering your home by having a yellow light just outside the door.

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Save the water from hard boiling eggs to water your houseplants once it has cooled. The extra minerals will give your plants a boost.

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Recycle milk bags by cutting off the top and washing. Use for storing sandwiches or other items.

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Help repel mosquitos naturally by cutting a lemon in half and spiking it with whole cloves.

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Repel moths with herbs. Mix a combination of lavender, wormwood, cedar or patchouli with a small amount of rosemary, cinnamon, cloves or tansy. Place mixture in the toe of a sock and set in a closet or drawer.

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Reuse brown paper bags as sturdy wrapping paper for packages and gifts. Just cut down the side and remove the bottom. Place the writing on the inside when wrapping.

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Sprinkling red pepper around the edges of your home will help repel most bugs such as ants and roaches.

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If you don't want to trek out to the compost pile every day, just put scraps in a container in the freezer until you have a chance to get out to the compost heap.

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If collecting rainwater from downspouts, place an old nylon over the end to catch debris. Just be sure to change or clean often to prevent clogging.

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Plant starter seeds in eggshells. When ready to plant outdoors, put the entire thing in the soil.

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Have a greener lawn by mixing two Tbsp Epsom salt with one gallon of water and spraying on the lawn.

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Instead of purchasing tomato stakes, use fallen tree branches to support the plants. Just tie stems onto a branch stuck into the ground.

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Leave grass clippings on a lawn to act as a natural fertilizer.

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Use apple cider vinegar to clean a stove top. Baking soda can often also be used as an abrasive, but check on a corner to make sure it doesn't harm the surface before using.

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To start a quick compost pile, use straw, lawn waste and old leaves. In the center of the pile pour a can of cola, then add water until damp.

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Use bokashi to keep rodents away from your compost container.

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Clean silver by making a paste of lemon juice and salt, then using a toothbrush to scrub it on your silver.

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Keep ants from coming inside by sprinkling powdered cinnamon along your home's entrances.

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Keep a pitcher handy to collect water you would normally pour down the drain. Use the collection for watering plants.

Kill wasps by spraying a solution of diluted dishwashing liquid. The soap coats the wasp's exoskeleton, thereby suffocating the insect.

Reduce the number of insects entering your home by having a yellow light just outside the door.

Save the water from hard boiling eggs to water your houseplants once it has cooled. The extra minerals will give your plants a boost.

Get some age-old wisdom.

Recycle milk bags by cutting off the top and washing. Use for storing sandwiches or other items.

Help repel mosquitos naturally by cutting a lemon in half and spiking it with whole cloves.

Repel moths with herbs. Mix a combination of lavender, wormwood, cedar or patchouli with a small amount of rosemary, cinnamon, cloves or tansy. Place mixture in the toe of a sock and set in a closet or drawer.

Reuse brown paper bags as sturdy wrapping paper for packages and gifts. Just cut down the side and remove the bottom. Place the writing on the inside when wrapping.

Sprinkling red pepper around the edges of your home will help repel most bugs such as ants and roaches.

If you don't want to trek out to the compost pile every day, just put scraps in a container in the freezer until you have a chance to get out to the compost heap.

Share your tips for smarter living.

If collecting rainwater from downspouts, place an old nylon over the end to catch debris. Just be sure to change or clean often to prevent clogging.

Plant starter seeds in eggshells. When ready to plant outdoors, put the entire thing in the soil.

Have a greener lawn by mixing two Tbsp Epsom salt with one gallon of water and spraying on the lawn.

Instead of purchasing tomato stakes, use fallen tree branches to support the plants. Just tie stems onto a branch stuck into the ground.

Leave grass clippings on a lawn to act as a natural fertilizer.

Use apple cider vinegar to clean a stove top. Baking soda can often also be used as an abrasive, but check on a corner to make sure it doesn't harm the surface before using.

Furry, feathered, or otherwise.

To start a quick compost pile, use straw, lawn waste and old leaves. In the center of the pile pour a can of cola, then add water until damp.

Use bokashi to keep rodents away from your compost container.

Clean silver by making a paste of lemon juice and salt, then using a toothbrush to scrub it on your silver.

Keep ants from coming inside by sprinkling powdered cinnamon along your home's entrances.

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