The Common Landscaping Practice That Is Actually Quite Harmful
Rocks and mulch are commonly used in landscaping. But one trick to keep those cover options in place could be ineffective, dangerous, and more work.
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Stories By Magdalena Becker
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The Unexpected Cleaning Staple You Can Mix With Water To Refresh Laminate Floors
Out of your regular floor cleaner? Use this common household cleaning product instead, alongside water, to mop your laminate floors for a gleaming finish.
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How To Store Your Butternut Squash So It Lasts Through The Winter
If you've been growing butternut squash this year, you don't need to eat it all right after harvesting it. Here's how to cure and store the winter squash.
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How To Prevent Bed Bugs From Coming Home When Using A Laundromat
Aside from the random sock that might follow you home from the laundromat, bed bugs are on the table, too. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
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Protect Your Roses From Frost With These Helpful Tips
Keep your favorite rose bushes, whether potted or in-ground, thriving through chilly winter weather with these simple and effective frost protection measures.
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The Placement Mistake That's Encouraging Pesky Thrips To Destroy Your Indoor Plants
Thrips multiply quickly and infest houseplants by laying eggs on all parts. These tiny pests are difficult to spot, but a placement trick could slow the spread.
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Want More Blooms On Your Lavender Plants? Here Are 8 Simple Soil Additions You Need
If your lavender is struggling to flower, you may need to look at your soil. This herb prefers well-draining soil, which can be achieved with some additions.
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The One Place You Haven't Thought To Clean With Bar Keepers Friend But You Should
Bar Keepers Friend is a popular cleanser that can clean anything from shower doors to rusty pans. Discover what else it can clean that you haven't tried.
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12 Dirty Spots Hiding In Your Kitchen That You Should Be Cleaning
Most wipe down their kitchen countertops, dishes, and stovetop regularly, but these grimy spots in the kitchen are often overlooked during cleans.
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25 Gorgeous Flowers You Can Grow Indoors Without Any Soil
While it's a must for most, some plants don't require any soil. For an alternative, consider growing these plants that thrive in water, sand, or even air.
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17 Best Purple Plants For Attracting Colorful Birds To Your Yard
Birds are attracted to the color purple, and planting these 17 purple flowers will draw a variety of birds to your yard, from pollinators to song birds.
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Can This Kitchen Ingredient Keep Your Freshly Planted Bulbs Safe From Pests? Here's What To Know
Some say this common and convenient kitchen staple can prevent select pests from attacking your planted bulbs, but are the risks worth the rewards?
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Bargain Hunter Strikes Gold With $20 Vintage Thrift Store Decor Find
A lucky thrifter managed to snag this valuable vintage decor piece that's famed for having a unique, striking shape and both aesthetic and functional appeal.
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Should You Use Flour To Keep Garden Weeds Away? Here's What To Know
While you may have heard about using flour as a natural way to eliminate weeds from your garden, it turns out it can lead to some unintended results.
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The Toolbox Essential That Can Remove The Pesky Weeds From Your Yard
As long as you use the right variety, this sturdy toolbox essential has the ideal length and shape for digging, prying, and then lifting out weeds.
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The Fresh-Smelling Herb You Can Turn Into A DIY Air Freshener For Your Home
Store-bought candles and room sprays can refresh a space, but if you want to take a more natural approach, consider using a few sprigs of this herb instead.
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Can Cream Of Tartar Kill The Powdery Mildew On Your Garden Plants? Here's What To Know
Cream of tartar is one kitchen ingredient that's been touted as a solution for fungal issues, but this acidic substance may not actually stand up to the task.
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10 Unexpected Things You Should Be Cleaning With Fabuloso
Fabuloso is for more than your kitchen counters and floors. Beyond the general cleaning tasks, this cleaning concentrate can be used in many unexpected places.
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Costco's Talavera-Style Pumpkin Looks Like It Came From Williams Sonoma
Costco is selling pumpkin decor that's hand-painted, ceramic, and looks high-end, but how do customers rate it in terms of quality and value for money?
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The Real Reason Your Indoor Plants Smell Musty (And How To Fix It)
If your houseplants are starting to stink, the hidden odor-causing culprit could be this problem that’s easy to solve. Here’s what you need to know.
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Signs That Your Washing Machine Is Too Overloaded
Stuffing your washing machine full of laundry might seem more efficient, but it could lead to damage and clothes that don't get fully clean.
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9 Herbs You Should Always Prune In The Fall
Sometimes plants need a little help between seasons to prepare for upcoming cold weather. Prune these herbs in the fall for healthy spring growth.
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16 Genius Toothpaste Hacks That'll Give You A Cleaner Home
Toothpaste has abrasive cleansing properties that help to remove stains and scuffs, and you can even use it to deodorize items around your house.
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12 Flowers You Should Never Plant In Clay Soil
Clay soil can be challenging for some plants because it suffers from poor drainage and an increased chance of waterlogging, so these flowers should be avoided.
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The Fast-Growing Fall Weed You Might Actually Want In Your Yard
Some weeds actually offer benefits that may outweigh the cons of having them in your yard. Discover which weed can attract pollinators and reduce pollution.
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9 Storage Mistakes To Avoid On Top Of Your Fridge
The top of your refrigerator may look like a convenient surface to store food and appliances, but it's a dangerous mistake to keep these nine items up there.
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The Invasive Ground Cover You May Want To Reconsider Planting In Your Lawn
There are tons of beautiful ground covers that work to reduce erosion and choke out weeds, but there's one that will add more problems than it solves.
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