Air-Filtering Plants That Are Non-Toxic to Dogs & Cats

A while ago I came across some information on Apartment Therapy about plants filtering the air in your home. BUT I have two small dogs and a cat! So which plants are safe around them? I did some world wide web research and I came up with a list of plants (because I didn't find one out there). See the list after the jump!

DIY Soft-Fleshed Fruit Wash

Washing fruit should be a simple task, right? I've come across a few fruit/veggie wash recipes but they often warn (or don't warn at all) that they shouldn't be used on soft-fleshed fruit. So how does you go about a thorough cleansing if you want to go beyond rubbing under running water? Find out what I did after the jump!

DIY Black River Stone Bathroom Floor Mat

Behind my dog Tucker is the floor mat I made for our apartment bathroom. I love the dark rocks against the light colored "wood" floor and white cabinet/bathtub/walls. See my how-to after the jump!