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How do you feel about slathering yourself in super-strong insect repellent? Now, what if you had to do that for extended periods of time? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a gentler alternative, you could make yourself, using ingredients you probably have in your bathroom cabinet? There are some places, like the tropics, or where there are particularly nasty mozzie borne illnesses or heavy tick infestations, where I’m happy to become a walking cloud of DEET (for short periods), but for the rest of time, I choose a more subtle approach. This homemade insect repellent recipe is nothing fancy...

There’s probably a number of reasons for this search you’re on. Whether it’s the smell of an open trash can, a nosey pet, or gaining more space in a tiny kitchen, hiding your trash can be a useful endeavor.  There are lots of simple ways we can rework our kitchens and homes with the use of accessories and storage products. I write a lot about different slide out cabinet organizers such as trash pull outs, cookware organizers and others, so this post was a cool idea. I’m sure there are tons of ideas on hiding kitchen trash cans, but for...