Melissa Epifano

6 days ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

Everyone's approach to decorating a bedroom might vary, but one thing is for certain: peace is key. If your sleeping space is feeling anything but, there are a few features that instantly ruin a bedroom that may be to blame. "It's the one place in your home that is 100% dedicated to rest, recovery, and relaxation," explains interior designer Catherine Shuman.

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

Cayenne pepper does irritate and deter squirrels, but it is not the most effective method for keeping them away. The most effective deterrent for squirrels is to take away the things attracting them to your home. A combination of scare tactics, physical barriers, unpleasant deterrents, and lack of resources should keep squirrels away. A garden with wildlife and insects is a healthy one, but sometimes certain animals can turn from beneficial creatures into annoying pests.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Epifano

Cayenne pepper does irritate and deter squirrels, but it is not the most effective method for keeping them away. The most effective deterrent for squirrels is to take away the things attracting them to your home. A combination of scare tactics, physical barriers, unpleasant deterrents, and lack of resources should keep squirrels away. A garden with wildlife and insects is a healthy one, but sometimes certain animals can turn from beneficial creatures into annoying pests.

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

The near-invisible relationships that plants have with one another and surrounding organisms make for a beautiful ecosystem right in your own backyard. However, not all plant combinations thrive when they're within close vicinity. This holds true for flowers like nasturtiums. Balancing those needs between plants means knowing exactly what plants to avoid planting with nasturtiums. Here are the most complicated pairings and alternatives to try instead.

1 week ago | thespruce.com | Melissa Epifano

To remove musty smell from clothes, run through the washer three times: with vinegar, baking soda, and enzyme detergent. Always store your clothes clean and dry, and roll it up instead of folding. If possible, use airtight containers like vacuum sealed bags and plastic boxes. Everybody knows the smell: When you pop the lid of your storage containers on this season's clothing and that musty, faintly plastic smell is the first thing that hits your nose.