Product: Black & Decker Electronic Pest Repellers
Price: $29.99
Rating: Strong Recommend
It's no secret that we are not a fan of pests. Lately we have been combing our archives trying to find ways to deal with the sudden influx of mice and roaches. After trying a few things we have finally discovered a solution that we are a huge fan of, the electronic pest repeller. We put the electronic pest repeller to the test and we're here to share the results. More

Billy Joel might be think being in a "New York state of mind" is a good thing, but the state of mind of most New Yorkers I know right now (myself included) is one more akin to paranoia and fear... and it's all about bed bugs. You may have heard that bed bugs are invading New York City, and recently The New York Times wrote an article on the potential dangers of picking up these critters from secondhand stores and flea markets. This is sad news for thrifters. So what to do? More

I didn't know these types of laws existed but evidently beekeeping is actually an illegal practice in many communities across the U.S. and around the world. After a month of research, the Daily Green and BeeCulture have created the Wall of Shame—a list of cities and towns that prohibit beekeeping. More

A full rundown of the subject that can truly be classified as one that we wish we really DIDN'T have to get knowledgeable about can be found in today's Times. That's right, a primer on the science behind why bedbugs are back in force feels like required reading for city dwellers during the Summer of 2010. Read the full article at the New York Times and then check out our roundup of all of our bedbug intelligence from over the years. More

Switching out your summer clothes for autumn? Take the chance while your drawers are empty to improve them with cedar drawer liners: More

Q: I hear it happens to every New Yorker at some time, but I was appalled to discover I have a mouse in my apartment. But, I am even more appalled to put down poison or traps that will squash the little guy. I would use a humane trap that keeps him alive, but then I wouldn't know what to do with it. Are there any services in New York that can help me get rid of my pest problem in a humane way?

Sent by Catherine More

We really love offices that aren't run-of-the-mill. We appreciate creativity and solid design, while staying true to personalities and over all functionality. Keeping the environment in mind while doing so, is certainly a plus! More

When wasps make their home in an inconvenient location, like under your deck, and declare war on anyone from your friends to your dog, you might feel it's time to take some action. Rather than running out to the store for chemical relief why not create this simple trap: More

A few days ago, I took some food scraps out to our happily rodent-free compost bin in the back yard. It was a quiet morning, and I heard a soft noise coming, I thought, from the neighbor's yard. Then I realized that noise was emanating from the compost bin. And the compost was bobbing up and down. So I carefully peered in, afraid of what I might find… More

Aargh, fruit flies! Those pesky little gnat-like creatures have invaded our kitchen and we've been engaged in battle ever since. Until, that is, a friend let us in on a simple home remedy learned from their exterminator. Get ready: All it takes is cider vinegar, a jar, dish soap, and plastic wrap: More