8 Hammer Types And When To Use Them
Not all hammers are created equally. Here are all the different kinds of hammers to include in your toolbox and a breakdown of what they're for.
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The Easy-To-Find Corningware Pattern That Collectors Want For Its Autumnal Charm
Produced for a 15-year span, this vintage Corningware pattern is a feast for the eyes with its green, orange, and yellow hues and adorably drawn vegetables.
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Skip Mums This Fall: The Native Plant With Pretty Purple Flowers For Your Raised Garden Beds
Add some pops of purple to your raised garden beds with this native perennial. Best of all, it's low maintenance, disease-free, and pollinator friendly.
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The Neat Amazon Product That Gives Hummingbirds A Place To Nest
Hummingbirds will not use regular birdhouses to create their impressively tiny nests — but they will happily use this handy product on Amazon.
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The Popular Garden Herb You Should Plant Under Fruit Trees
When you grow this herb near fruit trees, let it flower so that it can attract pollinators, plus the beneficial insects that can provide natural pest control.
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No Need For A Knife: The Better Amazon Tool For Removing Weeds From Tight Concrete Cracks
Weeds between concrete cracks can feel impossible to remove, but this adjustable tool may be the exact solution you're looking for to keep your yard weed-free.
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Trying To Remove Weeds In The Fall Isn't Always Worth Your Time — Here Are Some To Leave Alone
Managing weeds can seem never-ending but there's a certain group of unwanted plants you can leave be in the fall. With that said, they will be back come spring.
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It Was Only Sold For A Year — The Discontinued CorningWare Color To Look For Secondhand
This simple yet rare CorningWare pattern isn’t a pattern at all — instead, it’s a versatile and cheery solid color, only produced for a year in the late ‘60s.
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Don't Toss Old Bed Frames — Turn Them Into Functional Storage Shelves
An old solid wood bed frame is a gold mine of high-quality timber you can repurpose into all sorts of things for your home, including cute wall-mounted shelves.
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Core Vs. Spike Aeration: What's The Difference?
Of all the many types of lawn aerators out there, they all fall into one of these two categories, and one has longer-lasting results than the other.
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What Pop Culture Always Gets Wrong About City Apartments
To get a clearer picture of where pop culture separates from reality, we took a dive into the apartments of some of the most iconic movie and TV characters.
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How To Get Rid Of Moss On Gravel Driveways, Walkways, And Patios?
Cleaning moss off of gravel, with its individual pieces, takes a different tack than removing the tiny plants from a solid surface, like concrete or asphalt.
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Plant This Ground Cover In The Fall To Enjoy Berries And Pollinator-Friendly Blooms Next Season
This native perennial has lots to offer. Plant it in the fall so it's established by the first frost and enjoy flowers by next spring and berries in the summer.
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How Much Does It Cost To Pull Up Carpeting In Your Home?
Carpet removal is a common home improvement project, but what factors that affect the overall cost, and is it something you could complete yourself?
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13 Stunning Ways To Upgrade Plain Closet Doors Without Removing Them
Closet doors take up a lot of visual real estate in a room, and with these 13 simple ideas, yours can go from plain to chic accent pieces without a major reno.
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What You Need To Do For Your Bird Baths Before September Slips By
As the temperatures drop and leaves start to fall, your bird bath requires particular maintenance to keep it functional and healthy for the birds.
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Forget Mums: These Dramatic Flowers Bloom In Late Summer Through The Fall
Now isn't too late to enjoy this herbaceous perennial, which blooms a wide range of colors as well as interesting accents, like contrasting streaks and spots.
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Homeowner Gives Plain Tiles A Luxurious Custom Look With A Cheap Printer Hack
By using a printer and 11-cent tiles, this DIYer was able to save majorly on her kitchen backsplash. Specifically, she saved a potential 96% on the makeover.
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What Can I Put On My Cool-Season Lawn In September?
Cool-season grasses include Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. If your lawn is a cool-season one, September is the time to ready it for winter ... and spring.
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10 Animals I Love To See In My Garden And 4 I Kill On Sight (As A Holistic Gardener)
Not all animals you spot in your garden warrant an eviction. From insects to reptiles, these are the ones that can stay, and the ones that got to go.
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Put Down The Coffee Grounds: The Useful Scrap You Can Use As A Natural Wood Stain
There's no need for chemical dyes or expensive tints when you can create your own natural wood stain using a kitchen food scrap. Just boil, simmer, and strain.
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Easily Remove Weeds From Cracks With A Back-Saving Find From Amazon
With an adjustable pole and two-sided weeding blade, this handy tool from Amazon pulls weeds, grass, and moss out from paver cracks and driveway seams.
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Goodbye Drawer Liners: The Clever And Free Hack To Replace Them
Not only is this hack free, but it also results in a more unique, attractive drawer liner that you can personalize to your aesthetic – here’s what to know.
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This Outdated Part Behind Your Gas Appliance Could Be An Accident Waiting To Happen
When it comes to cooking with gas, there are a number of considerations to be made. Among these is safety, which has come under scrutiny of late.
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Turn Old Mason Jars Into Space-Saving Kitchen Storage With A Clever DIY
Trying to keep ingredients organized in tight spaces can be a challenge. There are a number of hacks for staying orderly that are cost-effective.
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How To Sharpen Mortising Chisel Drill Bits With A Durable Find From Amazon
A mortising chisel has two parts: an auger-like center and a square-shaped chisel that fits around the outside. This Amazon product sharpens the square part.
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Think Twice About Using WD-40 On This Type Of Natural Surface
WD-40 is great for lubrication and even cleaning, but it can cause permanent discoloration and staining when use on these types of natural materials.
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The Award-Winning, Flowering Plant That Gardeners Love Planting In The Shade
This perennial blooms its flowers in midsummer and its display lasts through early fall. The showy flowers grow in umbels, or rounded, contained clusters.
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Ditch Traditional String Lights For A Stylish Find From Amazon That Repels Mosquitoes
Odorous candles and unsafe torches belong in the past. This illuminating and refillable Tiki product makes your backyard gatherings more cozy and less itchy.
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What To Do If Only One Burner Is Working On Your Gas Stove
Cooking with fire is as old as early humans themselves. Still, doing so in modern times can come with its fair share of challenges.
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Hide Unsightly Concrete Blocks Under Your Deck (While Adding Storage)
There are so many uses for concrete blocks but until you need them, it'd be nice if they could be out of the way and out of sight. This deck DIY is a solution.
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