May your resurrected candles continue to burn bright. Whether you’re working to create a romantic mood or trying to hex your ex, having a few candles around is a great way to set the scene. But all ...

Essential oils (like citronella) are just not that great at repelling mosquitoes and ticks. And in candle form, there's no indication that they provide more protection than any other candle-produced ...

It's a universally acknowledged truth that nothing ruins warm weather more than mosquitoes, right? Like, give me that 98-degree weather with a broken air conditioner all day, any day. But it's the 3 a ...

Mosquitoes are relentless. There are countless deterrents on the market that promise to keep the little pests at bay, but much of what’s said to be effective doesn’t actually do anything to stop the ...

The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting higher, and inseams are getting shorter, which means summer’s in full swing. After being cooped up inside, everyone is ready to get back to hiking ...

Mosquitoes (i.e., the bane of our existence in the summer) are not only annoying, but they’re also known disease-carriers that can pose a considerable health risk. (Think: West Nile Virus). Which is ...

Until recently, Citronella was never in my good books. At best, it was a fluorescent pop of yellow housed in a terracotta pot. At worst, a pool of lurid wax in a crinkly tin tray, peppered with ...

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They are a sign of summer, especially here in Houston. Citronella candles and torches lit up in an effort to keep blood sucking mosquitoes at bay. Citronella is actually an essential oil derived from ...

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