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Ants Misbehavin' Nov. 17, 2022

Lenore Skenazy

Actually, the ants go marching quadrillions by quadrillions, according to the latest ant census. And... Read More

What Is This? A Porch for Ants? Sep. 04, 2022

My So-Called Millennial Life

There were a whole host of movies that traumatized kids in the 1980s. There was the dying horse in "... Read More

Show The Ants Who's Boss May. 12, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

I don't know about you, but when I learn some new and amazing household tip that promises to save me... Read More

10 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Using Ordinary Stuff In Your Pantry Apr. 27, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it's also fun to learn just how fa... Read More

A Borate Solution Can Be Used To Make Lumber Last Longer Oct. 14, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: I found some termite or carpenter ant damage in the wall supporting lumber. After I have... Read More

How to Make Nontoxic Natural Pest Control May. 19, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

Recently, I heard from a reader asking if I knew of any natural pest control to rid an apartment of ... Read More

11 Ways to Use Ordinary Pantry Items to Get Rid of Ants Dec. 02, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Most ant problems — especially those teeny tiny sugar ants that are attracted to the sweets in... Read More

Ant Invasion Jun. 26, 2019

A Greener View

Q: Our landscape has been invaded by ants. Actually, the ants aren't out in the landscape but instea... Read More

Even More Great Reader Tips Nov. 08, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey — and time-con... Read More

When in Oz Oct. 06, 2018

Katiedid Langrock

When in Rome — or Australia, as it were. My family and I spent the past few weeks traipsing ar... Read More

Quick and Easy Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Ants Sep. 05, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

If the heat of late summer is bringing ants into your home and the surrounding area, don't panic. Yo... Read More

Make Your Own Safe and Effective Ant Spray Jun. 19, 2017

Everyday Cheapskate

If you've ever had to deal with an invasion of ants, you know the meaning of frustration. While the ... Read More

Readers in Search of Help with Ants and Sharks Sep. 29, 2016

Everyday Cheapskate

The best part of my job as your humble columnist is the mail I get from my loyal readers. I had to l... Read More