Getting rid of mice can be a challenge especially if you live near an open space.   Here are a few tips to rid your home of these little pests whether you prefer to trap them or take a more humane approach:

Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are more dangerous than a honey bee. There have been deaths in the United States as a result of allergic reactions to their venom.  Caution is advised when dealing with these little pests.  The following is some information that may be useful:

Here are some great tips for getting rid of cooking and kitchen odors. These tips are both simple and use everyday household products.

• If after preparing fish the smell lingers, try mixing 3 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan; boil for approximately 15 minutes to eliminate the fishy odor.

One great thing about living in Colorado is the lack of bugs here. Oh we have your standard flies and spiders, but compared to when I lived in the South, this is heaven.  There we suffered from giant mosquitoes, 1/2 inch carpenter ants, chiggers that once sent me to the ER, fleas that love me, and last but definitely not least in the yuk factor, roaches.