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Nail polish remover can do more than just remove nail polish from fingernails. After all, the acetone contained in many nail polish removers is a strong, highly flammable solvent. Here are some tips for the useful use of nail polish remover in the household.
UV insect traps UV insect traps attract phototaxic insects and kill them with electric shocks. Many of these insects are beneficial. Mosquitoes are not attracted by the light, it even helps them to find breeding sites...
Most deaths are caused by a single factor - mosquitoes. An estimated two to three million people die each year as a result of mosquito-borne diseases, and a further 200 million are infected with a mosquito-borne disease.
Whether it's with food, keeping things tidy or cleaning, everyone in the household has developed their own little tricks. Here is a list of such tricks that help in the household and make life easier.
After a study by students at a university in Idaho, a warning was issued against using mineral water bottles or other plastic bottles more than once. The study stated that the bottles are intended for single use only and that after multiple uses they begin to decompose, releasing carcinogenic substances (diethylhydroxylamine or DEHA for short) from the plastic into the water.
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) can be difficult to remove. Their flat bodies fit into almost any crack, so they easily escape sprays. Heat kills bed bugs at every stage of development, eggs, larvae and adult bugs.
With knowledge and the right tools, anyone can have a lush green lawn in their garden. A beautiful lawn needs regular care and attention, all year round. Here are some basic rules for a well-kept lawn.
A gardener's tricks for beautiful and healthy plants are often experimental, but based on logical facts. Tomato juice is an organic product; it comes from natural ingredients and contains many nutrients. Some hobby gardeners therefore swear by the positive effect of tomato juice on plant growth. But be careful: while some plants thrive when watered with tomato juice instead of water, others can die or be damaged.
Paper consists of natural fibres, which are a valuable raw material. Household paper, cardboard, packaging material and other paper waste can be turned into waste paper through the recycling process. This prevents a useful raw material from ending up in landfill. Thousands of tonnes of paper are recycled every year and waste is reduced.
Fresh garden herbs are full of nutrients and add unique flavours to meals. Whether on the windowsill or in the garden, here are eight of the best herbs to grow.