How Do The Amish Mow Their Grass?
Amish communities tend to have restrictions on the use of modern equipment, so just how do they mow their grass? Often it involves using this method.
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Say Goodbye To Droopy Monstera Leaves: Keep Them Upright And Stable With A Cute Amazon Find
This monstera support is shaped like the plant's leaves, making it as stylish as it is functional while it keeps the heavy, droopy stems from falling over.
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Brighten Your Patio Or Garden Paths With DIY Rustic Lanterns Made From Paper Towel Rolls
The cardboard tube in the middle of your paper towel roll becomes a cute rustic lantern in this DIY, which is fun for both adults and kids to enjoy.
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Forget Pricey Curtains: Cover Windows With A Find From Your Closet
DIY curtains using items you already have on hand with both easy-to-sew and no-sew methods. It's a simple way to update your windows on a budget.
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The DIY Grill Anyone Can Make: All You Need To Start Are Terracotta Pots
Terracotta pots are useful for plants, but if you're willing to put in the work, they can also be used to make a DIY grill that's perfect for smoked food.
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Why Do House Cleaners Add Water To Dish Soap?
You might've seen expert house cleaners add some water to dish soap. But the reasoning behind this is actually quite simple, though it comes with caveats.
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Use A Wire Hanger To Keep Garden Hoses Neat & Organized
If old wire hangers are cluttering your closet, bend them into hooks that store your hose off the ground. This DIY only needs a hanger and a pair of hands.
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A Concrete Mowing Strip Would Give Your Flower Beds A Neat Edge With Less Trimming
If you're looking for a way to keep the flower beds in your yard tidier with less work, a concrete mowing strip is definitely the way to go.
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Turn An Old Rusted Pot Into A Clever Way To Store Garden Hoses
Got an old metal flower pot you no longer use but have been holding onto anyway? Clean it and turn it into cute storage for your garden hose with some paint.
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Man Turns Old Wood Pallets Into Cute And Colorful Deck Chairs With An Impressive DIY
Before you toss those wood pallets, think again. A YouTuber shows how to transform boards into chairs that are not only eye-catching, but affordable to make.
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Follow The 2 Bucket 'Law' For Cleaner Floors Every Time You Mop
To avoid pushing grime all over your floors and risk ending up with a sticky film, use the two-bucket method whenever you're mopping for a thorough clean.
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Gardener Transforms Glass Bottles Into A Functional Garden Bed
Hoarding empty wine bottles in a box in the garage, waiting for a project to use them for? If you're a gardener, you'll love this functional and pretty idea.
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The Door To Your Attached Garage Could Be Why It Feels Drafty
Your garage door could be leaking air and causing your home to feel chilly. Here's how to check if the door is the cause for the drafts, plus how to fix it.
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Better Looking Than Pea Gravel: The Vibrant, Modern Alternative That Makes Garden Beds Pop
This pea gravel alternative brings a jewel-tone touch of green to your garden, instantly adding interest with it's rich hue and glossy finish.
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The Old-Fashioned Tree With Bright Yellow Foliage Arborists Still Love To Grow
This tree species has been around for centuries. Gardeners love it for many reasons, including its grand canopy, vibrant fall foliage, and resilient growth.
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Upcycle Old Frying Pans Into Rustic Plant Labels For Your Garden Beds
Wish plant labels had space for more than a plant's common name? Enter the frying pan. The utensil has tons of room for info, and the handle's a built-in stake.
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Forget Honeysuckle: The Fragrant White Flowers That Smell Like Your Favorite Candle
This deciduous shrub fills your garden with rich, glossy foliage and striking, spiky flowers. Best of all, your space gets a sweet, spicy fragrance.
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Orchids Drooping? This Small Daily Action Could Be Harming Their Blooms
Orchids are very delicate plants, and this seemingly harmless practice can actually damage the flowers, leaving them susceptible to disease and clogged pores.
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What Does Dawn Dish Soap Do For Your Plants?
You may have heard about using dish soap (Dawn) in the garden. Before you mix a batch yourself, be aware of what such a solution can do to a plant's leaves.
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If You Want Healthy, Thriving Snake Plants, Avoid These Fertilizers
The wrong fertilizer can put a perfectly healthy snake plant on a collision course for disaster. Don't make the mistake of using fertilizers in the wrong way.
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Not Just Egg Cartons: The Other Food Storage Finds You Can Add To Your Compost
Egg cartons feature in many fun DIYs, but they're also compostable as a brown material. And they're not the only food packaging you can add to the pile, too.
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No Need For Garden Shears: The Quicker Tool For Harvesting Plants That Fits On Your Finger
Sometimes, when you're trying to trim back a shrub or a bush, you're thankful you have your trusty pair of garden shears. But shears also aren't always needed.
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What To Do If You Think Your Gas Dryer Is Leaking
If you think your gas dryer might have a leak in the piping, these are the important first steps to determine how to resolve the issue quickly and safely.
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Attract Bees & Butterflies To Your Yard With A Beautiful Amazon Solution They'd Be Thrilled To Find
Bees and butterflies aren't just lovely to watch in our backyards; they also pollinate our plants. Attract them with this pretty and affordable Amazon product.
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Not Mums: The Vibrant Fall Flower That Gardeners Love Planting In The Shade
This plant thrives in shade and stands out for the direction its blooms grow: downward. Its flowers are often two-toned and can keep blooming until first frost.
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Is Plastic Safe To Use For Garden Beds?
Plastic is an easy, durable material that is common in garden beds, but can plastic leach into soil or harm plants? We look to the experts for an answer.
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The Aromatic Herb That'll Not Only Grow Tall But Fill Your Yard With Pollinators
Most herbs are quite short: even unruly basil maxes out at 3 feet tall. Finding a tall native herb with an abundance of summer blooms is most gardeners' dream.
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