Flower Seeds, Store Cut Onions & Stink Bugs
Joan Clark
July 17, 2026
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Cleaning and garden season bring questions about caring for the things that matter most around your home. We've collected answers to help you tackle everything from preserving produce to growing beauty in your backyard.
In today's issue:
Seeds That Bloom Without the Fuss
Natural Ways to Keep Stink Bugs Out
The Best Method for Storing Onions After Slicing
And more…
PLANTS & GARDEN
Growing flowers from seed costs about 90% less than buying transplants, and the selection is ten times wider. This guide walks through 14 foolproof varieties that forgive beginner mistakes and reward patience with armloads of blooms all season long.
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FOOD STORAGE
Cut onions lose their bite and nutrients faster than most people realize—within hours, oxidation begins breaking down their flavor compounds and vitamin C content. These five storage methods preserve onion taste and health benefits while keeping the kitchen free of that lingering onion smell.
TIP OF THE DAY
No-Streak Ceramic Tile
Mix one gallon of warm water with two tablespoons of white vinegar in a bucket . Dip a microfiber mop into the solution, wring it until damp (not soaking), and glide it across the tiles in overlapping S-shaped strokes.
Work in sections about four feet wide, and dry each area immediately with a clean towel to prevent water spots. Vinegar cuts through soap residue and hard-water film without harsh chemicals, leaving ceramic tiles clear and streak-free.
BUG CONTROL
We've all had that moment when a stink bug lands on the curtain and the whole room holds its breath, knowing one wrong move means that unforgettable smell. These eight home remedies use everyday ingredients to send stink bugs packing without the stench.
FUN FACT
Glass as Insulation
Fiberglass insulation is made from the same basic ingredient as drinking glasses: silica sand heated to 2,500°F and spun into threads thinner than human hair. Each fiber measures roughly one-tenth the width of a single strand of hair. The pink color most people recognize comes from dye added during manufacturing, not from any natural property of glass. |  |
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From thriving flower beds, pest-free windowsills, and onions that stay crisp for days, you now have simple solutions for common household challenges . Put one into practice this week and see the difference.
Here's to fewer stink bugs,
Tipsbulletin Newsletter Team
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