Why Your Fridge Can Struggle With Functioning Properly During Winter
Everything seems to go a little haywire in the winter. Here's why your fridge may be malfunctioning in the cold weather, and how to prevent it.
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Can You Effectively Heat Your Whole Home With Only Radiant Heated Floors?
Most of us are used to heating our homes with radiators and HVAC systems, but there's an often overlooked method: radiant heated floors. Is it effective?
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The Maintenance Task You Need To Do More Often During The First Year In A New Home
A new home looks crisp and clean, but that's not always the reality. This area accumulates a lot of dust and needs more attention than you'd think.
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Seasonal Clutter Could Be Attracting Mice To Your Home In The Winter
Mice can find shelter in seasonal clutter. The colder weather outside may encourage mice to seek indoor shelter, where seasonal items are waiting.
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How Much Air You Should Put In Your Lawn Mower Tires (& The Right Way To Do It)
When your lawn mower isn't gliding over the grass the way it should, it might be time to fix the tire pressure. Here's what you need to know about adding air.
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How To Winterize A Self-Watering Planter If You Can't Bring It Indoors
Self-watering planters run the risk of freezing during cold winter weather. Protect these pots with a few simple tricks if you can't move them inside.
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Trash Compactor Or Garbage Disposal: Which Is The Best Option For Your Kitchen
Trash compactors and garbage disposals are very different appliances, but they both deal with the same thing: helping to reduce kitchen waste.
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The Raspberry Bush Training Tip To Keep In Mind For A Stronger Plant
Raspberry plants are vigorous growers -- sometimes a little too vigorous! To keep them healthy and improve your harvest, here's an easy training option.
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How To Tell If Your Propane Tank Is Bad
Propane tanks can go back over time due to wear and tear or weather damage. Identifying a bad propane tank is important for preventing dangerous leaks.
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The Real Reason Your Stainless Steel Cookware Turned Yellow (& The Easy Way To Fix It)
Stainless steel cookware is non-reactive, non-toxic, and long-lasting. The yellowish tint it often forms creates frustration, but it's easy to prevent and fix.
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Are Wi-Fi-Enabled Soil Moisture Meters Accurate? Here's What We Know
Knowing when to water your garden can be tricky, and watering too much or not enough could be fatal for your plants. A Wi-Fi-enabled moisture meter could help.
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Indoor Succulents Need A Massive Watering Schedule Change During Winter - Here's How To Do It
By not following this vital watering schedule for your succulents in winter, you can end up harming the plants, leading to root problems and even rot.
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How To Grow The Juiciest Honeydew Melon In Your Summer Garden
Honeydew melons can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 11. Here's how to get started, make sure your next crop thrives, and when to harvest.
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How To Choose The Best Pot For Your Indoor Rosemary Plants
A sun-loving evergreen perennial, rosemary thrives where many herbs fail, but growing it indoors is a challenge. Pot size and drainage are two key factors.
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Why Is There Rust In Your Microwave—And Is It Safe To Use?
Rusty spots in your microwave might seem minor, but they can impact your appliance's safety and even contaminate food. Find out why they appear.
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Why Some Homeowners Might Choose To Keep Their Outdated Popcorn Ceilings
Popcorn ceilings are mostly, but not entirely, disliked. The reasons why a homeowner might keep them intact could be wholly personal or more practical.
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Homeowners Urged To Stop Putting This Cleaner Down The Drain
There can be a fine line between products that are excellent cleaners and those that are toxic, and in some cases, that line is the pipework under your drains.
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Why Mold Is Growing Inside Of Your Newly Purchased Air Conditioner
If you've recently purchased and installed an air conditioner, you may have been met with unpleasant musty smell not long after using it. What gives?
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Although Regenerative Fertilizer Touts A Lot Of Benefits, Is It Really Worth Buying?
Regenerative fertilizers and practices for the garden cost more than synthetic fertilizers without offering the same "quick fix." Are they worth it?
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Keep Boxelder Bugs Out Of Your House With A Smart DIY Solution
Boxelder bugs can be tiny invaders that swarm homes when the seasons change, but this simple and affordable DIY solution keeps them outside.
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What An Early Freeze Means For Fall Plants & Crops
A sudden freeze can affect plant health as they transition into winter. Learn the differences between frost and freeze to protect your plants effectively.
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The Invasive Water-Dwelling Plant That Destroys Marine Life (Keep It Far Away From Your Yard)
If you have a water feature in your yard, such as a pond, it can be nice to fill it with aquatic plants; however, keep this invasive, fast-growing one far away.
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The Fast-Growing Fall Vegetable Its Not Too Late To Plant
While many veggies thrive in the hot summer months, there are plenty that prefer the cooler temps of the fall. This one vegetable is great for autumn salads.
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Keeping Roaches Away Is Easier With This Simple Maintenance Task
Cockroaches are tricky to manage, but this essential task is an easy way to help cut off their food supply and prevent them from invading the kitchen.
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The Predator That's Thriving In California - And What It Says About The Ecosystem
Discover the role of gray foxes in California's ecosystems. Despite their small size and elusiveness, these predators help balance wildlife and plant life.
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Should You Worry About Lead In Your Cookware? Here's What The FDA Has To Say
Whether you buy cookware used or new, there could be the potential for lead contamination. The FDA has issued a warning about certain cookware items with lead.
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How To Eradicate Stink Bugs Without Releasing Their Scent
It's that time of year again when stink bugs start making their way into your home seeking warmth, but you can easily get rid of them with this basic solution.
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