Skip Traditional Landscape Fabric: Recycle Something You Already Own
If you feel like landscape fabric is too expensive or wasteful, grab this item from your bathroom that's functionally similar and serves several purposes.
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Climbing Vs Hanging: How To Decide How To Grow Your Pothos Plant
To climb or not to climb, that's the pothos question! In the wild pothos will naturally climb; indoors, it will need some support, such as a moss pole or wire.
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How To Repel Moths With An Overlooked Solution From Your Herb Garden
Clothing moths are commonly dealt with using mothballs. But there's a nicer-smelling herb that might still be able to keep them out of your home.
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Plastic Isn't The Only Option — How Copper Planters Are An Eco-Friendly Choice
There are many ways to reuse plastic pots so they don't end up in a landfill but they can still become unusable at some point. The same can't be said of copper.
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Skip Baskets: The Creative Way To Add Toilet Paper Storage With Vintage Charm
Combine a splash of charm and whimsy into one big practical piece, and you've got a toilet paper holder for your bathroom that can replace boring baskets.
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Not Garden Tools: There's A Better Way To Maintain Long Gravel Driveways
For shorter driveways, maintenance tends to be a breeze; in most cases, a rake will get the job done. But for long gravel driveways, a different tool is needed.
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The Citrusy Kitchen Staple You Can Use To Help Deter Ants From Your Home
Ants are an unwelcome visitor in any house, but luckily something you probably already have in your kitchen can help keep these pests outside.
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Goodbye Bamboo Stakes: This Sturdier Alternative Won't Crack, Split, Or Rot
Bamboo stakes can crack or rot making them a temporary solution for supporting plants. However, this material is rust-proof, durable, and long lasting.
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How To Repel Flies With A Fragrant Perennial They Can't Stand
Can't stand all those flies buzzing around your yard? Try growing this fragrant plant to mask the smells that keep them coming back for more.
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Not Coffee Grounds: The Kitchen Scrap You Could Be Using For Thriving Leafy Greens
While coffee grounds contain some nitrogen, this kitchen scrap also has phosphorus and potassium, making it a well-rounded natural fertilizer.
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Where Do Slugs Come From? Why They Suddenly Appear In Your Garden
Did a horde of slugs invade overnight, or were they hiding in your soil all along? Discover what triggers these pests to suddenly emerge in your garden.
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How To Repel Ticks With A Pink Sunny Annual Flower
This beautiful, self-seeding annual flower is often cited as a great way to keep ticks out of any yard, but does it really work against this kind of vermin?
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Why There's Simply No Need For Store-Bought Soil Boosters
Skip the quick chemical fixes. Learn how to foster a diverse, resilient underground ecosystem naturally instead of relying on synthetic store-bought boosters.
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Have You Been Using The Wrong Type Of Tomato Cage?
Using the wrong tomato cage can stunt plant growth, invite disease, and reduce your harvest. Here's how to choose the best support for your specific variety.
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Not Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: The Delicious Fruit That Can Help Get Rid Of Slugs
There are tons of slug-repelling hacks out there, and many are more complicated than they need to be. This trick, by contrast, is as easy as eating some citrus.
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Not Coffee Grounds, Not Eggshells — The Sweet Kitchen Scrap You Could Be Adding To Compost
Keeping sweet things out of your compost is usually a good way to deter animals, but this expired kitchen condiment could actually make great compost.
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The Bird Feeder Alternative That'll Be A Big Mistake To Use In Your Yard
If you're concerned about the health of local birds, research indicates that you should definitely avoid this type of bird feeder in your garden.
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Everyone Had It In The 80s — Now It's The Nostalgic Technology We Want In Our Homes
'80s nostalgia is very much in right now, especially when it comes to home design — and these nifty appliances were absolutely huge back in the day.
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Think Twice Before Using This DIY Fertilizer On Your Succulents
Be careful in applying any one-size-fits-all plant care idea, especially when it comes to arid succulents, which have very different water and soil needs.
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Ditch Traditional Racks And Holders: There's A Cuter Way To Hang Towels
You don't have to rely on boring hooks or builder-grade holders to keep your towels accessible and dry. With this trick, your possibilities are nearly endless.
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Not Epsom Salt: The Fantastic Tomato Fertilizer That Everyone Already Has
The secret to better tomatoes may already be in your home. This unusual item provides a slow-release nitrogen fix for your soil, helping your plants thrive.
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Consumer Reports Names Their Recommended Water Filter Pitcher Brand For 2026
Consumer Reports is always a helpful guide for finding the best products for your buck, and one brand has two slots in their top three water filter pitchers.
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Egg Cartons Are The Overlooked Scrap That Keeps Spices Organized
The next time you empty a carton of eggs, pause before you recycle it. It turns out that carton is perfectly designed to help get your spices in a row.
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The Easily Thrifted Item That Makes A Budget-Friendly Planter Drip Plate
If you have a plant that's missing a drip plate, don't head to the garden center. Instead, use an item that can be found in just about any thrift store.
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Upcycle A Plastic Bottle Into A Space-Saving Solution For Growing Tomatoes
If you're struggling to grow tomatoes due to a lack of space, then this hack could be a perfect way to get the tomatoes you want without the hassle.
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It Was In Every '80s Kitchen: The Funky, Vintage Storage That's Popular Again
This 1980s storage style is bringing personality back to the kitchen. It is all about embracing your functional yet stylish kitchenware instead of hiding it.
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Ditch Overstuffed Shelves & Bins: A Better Way To Store Blankets Out Of Sight
Rigid containers aren't the best way to store blankets. Here's a better alternative to reduce visual clutter and avoid wasting space in your closet.
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