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You may be wondering if it’s safe for dogs to eat bay leaves. After all, you probably have a bay leaf or two sitting in your spice cabinet right now and it’s a popular addition to soups and stews.

While bay leaves are perfectly safe for humans to consume, the same can’t necessarily be said for our furry friends. Here’s what you need to know about feeding bay leaves to dogs.

The short answer is yes, it is safe for dogs to consume grass. However, there are a few things pet parents should keep in mind before allowing their pups to graze.

Do you ever find yourself wondering if something is compostable? things like cardboard, for example. It’s a common enough question, and it’s one that we’re going to answer for you today. So, without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about composting cardboard.

As spring comes, many of us are eager to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. One of the best parts about spring is getting our hands dirty in the garden. For those of us in Minnesota, that often means planting annual flowers. But when is the best time to plant them? Let’s find out!

Spring is a wonderful time to freshen up your landscaping with some beautiful annual flowers. However, it’s important to be aware of the risks associated with planting too early. In Minnesota, we can get a lot of late snowstorms and cold snaps well into May. If you plant your annuals too early and they incur damage from frost or freezing temperatures, they will not recover. It’s important to wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting.

Every pool owner knows that you have to shock your pool from time to time. But after you do, how long do you have to wait before it is safe to swim again? Here are a few things you need to know.

You might have seen The Pink Stuff making the rounds on social media lately. This miracle cleaning paste has taken the internet by storm with its seemingly endless uses. But can the same be said for its safety around pets? We did some digging to find out.

You may have seen a commercial for a countertop ice maker and thought to yourself, “I could really use one of those.” After doing a little research, you find a model that you like and decide to buy it. But you start to wonder, should the icemaker be unplugged when not in us? Is it really safe to keep a countertop ice maker plugged in?

You might be surprised to learn that vinegar is an effective cleaning agent. But is it safe to use around the office? Let’s find out.

We’ve all seen it before. That telltale black spot on the wall or ceiling that indicates the presence of mold. While it may be tempting to simply paint over the mold and hope for the best, this is not advisable. In fact, painting over mold can actually make the problem worse. Keep reading to learn more about why you should avoid painting over mold, as well as some tips for safely removing it.