How To Tell If Your Stove Is Induction Or Not
If you've just moved into a new home and you have a glass cooktop, you might be wondering how you can tell if it's just an electric or an induction stove.
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Stories By Jennifer Blair
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How To Drain A Hose: And Why You Must Before The First Frost
Ensuring your garden hose is drained ahead of the cold weather is necessary as it ensures that your hose stays in good shape and your pipes do too.
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The Undeniable Downside To Using Vinegar As A Toilet Cleaner
Before cleaning your toilet with vinegar, you should be aware that it does not contain certain essential properties that need to be met for EPA standards.
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The Common Cleaning Task That Can Naturally Keep Carpet Beetles Out Of Your Home
This cleaning task is so effective because it removes both carpet beetle larvae and eggs, so they won't form into adults, and it also reduces food debris.
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The Simple Kitchen Ingredient That Will Banish Dog Odors From Your Home
This kitchen staple contains properties that actually remove dog odors, rather than mask them, while targeting bacteria that may be lingering in your home.
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Why Covering Your AC Unit In Winter Is A Recipe For Unwanted Visitors
Outdoor AC units don't need to be covered during the winter. They are durable enough to withstand the harsh weather, and the covering can attract pests.
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The Essential Fall Gardening Task For Healthier Soil In The Spring
This fall gardening task will help with any buildup and debris in your soil, while also targeting spots that are preventing your plants from thriving.
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You Can Clean Everything In Your Bathroom With Just One Ingredient
If it's a sparkling clean bathroom you're after, there's no need to buy harsh chemical cleaners because there's one natural product you can use for everything.
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The Beneficial Garden Insect That's Often Confused With Joro Spiders
While they may look similar to the invasive Joro spiders, these common arachnids not only help pollinators, they keep pests out of your garden.
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The Cheap Ingredient You Can Add To Your Mop Water For Sparkling Clean Floors
Though unexpected, this ingredient makes floors squeaky clean because it has properties that attract water, and others that tackle grease and dirt buildup.
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Will Epsom Salt Help Increase Acidity In Your Garden Soil?
Epsom salt has a lot of uses around the home and garden, and you may think it can help increase your soil's acidity if the pH is too high -- but can it really?
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How To Winterize Your Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Correctly
Gas fire pits are designed to weather the elements, but winter weather can still damage the unit. Winterization tasks minimize damage to extend its life.
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Easily Remove Nail Polish Stains From Your Carpet With A Common Household Staple
This household staple works so well at treating nail polish spills because it's a solvent that breaks down stains, loosening them from carpet fibers.
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The Kitchen Essential Combo That Hides Scratches From Your Hardwood Floors
You likely paid a lot for your hardwood floors. Keeping them in pristine condition is top priority. Luckily, you can fix scratches with simple pantry staples.
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The Final Step To Take After Dusting That Everyone Always Forgets (It's Much More Effective)
No matter how painstakingly you dust your home, those fine dirt particles may still linger around unless you finish the chore with this important step.
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The Handy Material That Can Keep A Fruit Tree Protected From Freezing Winter Temps
The trunks of your fruit trees are prone to frost cracks and sun scald in the winter. Wrap them in this affordable, biodegradable material to protect them.
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Are You Resealing Grout Often Enough? Here's How Often You Should Be
Whether you have a lot of tiled surfaces in your home or only a few small areas, you want to make sure you know how often you need to reseal your grout.
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The Easiest Way To Ruin A Baking Sheet Is A Popular Mistake
Baking sheets are hard to keep clean since the baked-on grime is tough to remove. This everyday cleaning option might be a default, but expect ruined pans.
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How To Prevent Bedbugs From Work From Showing Up In Your Home
Even the workplace can be prone to bed bugs. Learn how to prepare for work and steps to take when you get home to prevent a pest problem in the house.
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Bring Shine Back To Your Wood Furniture With A Kitchen Essential
You don't have to spend a fortune on furniture polishes when you use an essential product you'll already have in your pantry to make your wood furniture gleam.
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Hidden In Plain Sight: The One Spot You Should Be Dusting, But Are Probably Overlooking
Keeping your home free from dust ensures better air quality that's free from allergens, but as you're cleaning, don't forget one crucial spot you might overlook
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You've Been Using The Wrong Rake, And It Shows In Your Garden
While a rake is an essential garden tool, did you know that there are varied types meant for entirely different tasks and using the wrong one can be a mistake.
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Avoid This Huge Mistake When Painting Your Radiator
Avoid mistakes when painting your radiator by using the correct type of paint. Get tips for a flawless finish that enhances both the look and performance.
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The Easy Way To Tell If You Have Drain Flies In Your Sink (& How To Get Rid Of Them)
Small drain flies can feel like a huge headache. Learn an easy DIY to find the source of your fly problem and tips to remove them and stop them from returning.
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How To Easily Get Rid Of Mold On Popcorn Ceilings And Make Them Look Like New
Popcorn ceilings are a magnet for mold, especially in damp places like bathrooms. Clean them using a few everyday products you probably already have at home.
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The Grass Disease That Could Destroy Your Lawn Before This Winter
Grass is susceptible to a whole host of diseases that can threaten its health. One fungus is known to wreak havoc on lawns ahead of the winter.
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How To Naturally Stop Centipedes In Their Tracks Before Ever Entering Your Home
Centipedes are drawn to damp environments and they feed on other bugs, so some home maintenance tasks and even modifications may be necessary to prevent them.
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