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 ...

Summer evenings are best spent around the fire, on the patio eating a dinner cooked on the grill, or at your favorite park for a sunset picnic. To make these nights as enjoyable as possible, prepare ...

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 ...

When you want to avoid pesky bugs while enjoying the outdoors, candles infused with citronella oil may offer some much-needed relief. The essential oil is known to ward off insects, including ...

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 ...

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 ...