ArcaMax

Ever wonder what butylated hydroxyanisole or potassium bromate are when you see them listed on the side of grocery store items? They, along with dozens of other chemicals, are food additives that are designed to help boost...Read More

Those with backyard gardens often face a dilemma: what to do with a bumper crop of tomatoes. It may seem like summer fruit all ripens at the exact same time, but that doesn't mean you need to eat it right away or make a ...Read More

One of the easiest (and least toxic) methods for removing hard water stains from kitchen and bath fixtures is simply to use a lemon. The next time you cut a lemon to use in a recipe, save the squeezed halves and rub them ...Read More

It's time to stop buying tennis balls to play fetch with your dog. Turns out the fuzzy exterior isn't good for them or the environment: The soft coating is made of plastic, and when its threads are shed from the ball, they...Read More

They may seem small, but millions of plastic hotel keycards are made and tossed away every year. Hotels are slowly replacing the hard-to-recycle plastic with biodegradables and eco-resins, but until then, try two things. ...Read More

Your expired milk and stale bread and cereal may not taste good, but they are treats your garden will love. Dilute dairy milk with equal parts water and feed it to your plants. The calcium, vitamin D and protein work as a ...Read More