Mix equal parts vinegar and water and spray around doorways, windows and other areas where ants appear.

Make a paste of baking soda and water, use some elbow grease and rinse with clean water.

Stop your dog from digging holes in the yard. - Fill a 24 oz. spray bottle nearly to the top with hot water, then pour in 3 Tbs. of hot sauce and shake well. Next spritz the mixture over the area where your dog likes to dig. The strong aroma will keep the dog at bay and the mixture will not damage the grass or the plants.

If you notice that your older dog is walking stiffly or seems less eager to head up and down the steps in the house, it’s likely that his achy joints are acting up. To help him/her feel better before the next vet check-up, steep 1 tsp. of dried rosemary leaves in 1 cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Let cool and then strain and mix 1/8 tsp. of the infusion per 20 pounds of body weight into his food for 2 weeks. The herb contains substances that ease the inflammation that causes tender, painful joints.