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If you come upon a stretch of road that is flooded but looks like the water is only a few centimetres deep, don’t carry on ...

Scent-based bird repellents can also help keep birds out of your gutters. Look for peppermint oil, citronella, garlic, and methyl anthranilate, as birds are known to dislike those strong smells. They ...

Creating natural pest repellents at home can be an effective and eco-friendly way to keep your living spaces pest-free. Using common household ingredients, you can craft solutions that are safe for ...

A poncho: Rather than pack an umbrella, bring a poncho. It is great if it starts pouring rain or if you get the front seat on ...

Researchers at UNSW have developed a novel fire-resistant spray that could slow the rate at which cotton materials catch fire—and reduce the risk of burning. Designed with everyday materials in mind, ...

Rats and mice creeping into your garden can be a big worry in autumn, but there is an easy way to keep them away at this stage without using poison, traps or any harsh chemicals.

The business of renting out bear repellent spray, which is seeing increased demand as mountaineering equipment, is expanding in Hokkaido. As bear spray is somewhat expensive at 10,000 yen (S$87) to 20 ...

Rats and mice are highly sensitive to smell due to their poor vision, which necessitates heightened other senses for survival. To deter these pests, households should utilise potent scents that will ...

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There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online. State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, a Democrat from Staten Island, introduced a ...

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