Bleach does more than whiten clothes—its potency also kills pesky weeds. It is the perfect homemade solution for getting rid of isolated weeds, like those growing in between pavers or on a patio.

Concern over health risks led her to ponder: "Also wondering if anyone uses bleach solutions to kill weeds. I have a gravel driveway and hate using Resolva or Roundup due to the bad press of it ...