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Harper

Harper is a seasoned journalist and author with a passion for storytelling and uncovering the truth. As a dedicated writer for the AppletonPC website, she brings a fresh perspective to current events and issues, keeping readers informed and engaged with her insightful articles.
Illustration of a spray bottle applying a vinegar and salt solution to weeds in paving cracks

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The vinegar + salt spray that kills weeds permanently : how acid destroys root tissue fast

Discover how vinegar and salt kill weeds fast: acetic acid scorches foliage, salt stresses roots. Learn safe ratios, timing, and where “permanent” control fits.

Illustration of orange peel mulch around garden plants naturally repelling a cat with citrus oils

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The orange peel mulch that repels cats naturally : how citrus oils overwhelm their senses

Discover how orange peel mulch naturally deters cats. Learn the science of citrus oils, safe use, tips, and alternatives for pet-friendly gardens.

Illustration of a cat using a cardboard scratching pad beside a sofa

Pets

November 23, 2025

How cardboard scratching pads save furniture: the instinctive shredding behavior decoded

Discover how cardboard scratching pads harness cats’ instinctive shredding to protect sofas, with placement tips, training advice, and evidence-backed results.

Illustration of a senior dog calmly resting while a caregiver applies a warm rice sock, wrapped in a towel, to its stiff hip joint

Pets

November 23, 2025

The warm-rice-sock hack that soothes senior pets: how heat eases stiff joints

Discover the warm rice sock hack for senior pets: how gentle heat eases stiff joints, safe step-by-step use, when to avoid heat, and complementary comfort tips.

Illustration of an indoor cat climbing a connected route of wall-mounted shelves and a cat tree, demonstrating vertical spaces that support its natural instinct and improve mood.

Pets

November 23, 2025

How vertical spaces transform indoor cats: the climbing instinct that improves mood

Discover how vertical spaces unlock indoor cats’ climbing instinct, easing stress and boosting mood, with practical design, safety and budget tips for small homes.

Illustration of a dog sniffing for hidden treats around a living room during a scent-hunting game

Pets

November 23, 2025

How hiding treats around the house boosts pet brainpower: the scent-hunting effect

Discover how hiding treats at home boosts your pet’s brainpower. Science-backed scent-hunting games build focus, confidence and calm, with safe setup tips.

Illustration of a veterinarian-approved banana-slice treat being offered to a dog to provide natural potassium for muscle health

Pets

November 23, 2025

The banana-slice treat vets approve: why natural potassium supports muscle health

Why vets approve banana slices as a pet treat: how natural potassium supports muscle and heart health, with safe portion guides, precautions, and serving tips.

Illustration of the resting-rice trick that stops stickiness, showing steam redistribution in a covered pot to separate grains

Food & Cooking

November 22, 2025

The resting-rice trick that stops stickiness: how steam redistribution separates grains

Discover the resting-rice trick: how steam redistribution, carryover heat and the right ratios separate grains, prevent stickiness and deliver fluffy rice.

Illustration of garlic cloves gently cooking in oil over low heat to prevent bitterness and preserve sweet flavour

Food & Cooking

November 22, 2025

The low-heat garlic method that prevents bitterness: how gentle cooking preserves sweet flavour

Discover the low-heat garlic method that prevents bitterness. Master sweating, poaching, and confit with timing tips to keep flavours sweet and mellow.

Illustration of a worker taking a 15-minute afternoon break by a window, stretching and drinking water to restore focus and energy

Money & Productivity

November 22, 2025

The afternoon-break habit that reduces burnout: how strategic pauses protect energy levels

Learn how a strategic 15-minute afternoon break reduces burnout, restores focus and energy, and boosts productivity with simple, science-backed steps.

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