Living well 
tips for living a healthier life, focusing on your health, home, gardening, landscaping and eliminating chemicals and preservatives wherever possible
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The Senility prayer - 12 days ago
THE SENILITY PRAYER: God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and The eyesight to tell the difference. (courtesy of John Hunt) Topics: Humor
Difference between "PMI" and Mortgage Life Insurance - 13 days ago
Chances are if you purchased a home with a minimum downpayment, your lender required you to purchase their "PMI" or Private Mortgage Insurance. It is usually required by the lender if the loan to value of the home is more than 80%. Many people..
Rid your home of ants without chemicals - 26 days ago
We haven't had a problem with ants in our home for years, but it's been a wet Spring here in Northwest Ohio and we've seen a lot more of the little creatures outside. Yesterday morning, they found their way into my living room. One of my... Topics: home - pest invasion
Reduce your energy costs with ceiling fans - 32 days ago
We're all looking for ways to save on home energy costs. In warm weather months, ceiling fans do a great job of circulating the air in your home if you don't have air conditioning. They also work well used in conjunction with air conditioning,...
Have an algae problem in your bird bath? - 34 days ago
Here's a tip to keep algae from growing in your bird bath using lavender and a daylily leaf. It releases a chemical that stops the growth of algae. First, clean your bird bath as usual, and fill it with water. Then tie about 7 sprigs of lavender...






























