The Second Purpose Of A Door Stopper You Likely Didn't Know About
As Internet posters discover the full potential of a conventional spring doorstop, let's look at the history of one of our household's most underrated devices.
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Do Teabags Prevent Weeds From Growing In Your Garden? Here's What Our Master Gardener Says
There are always new gardening tips going around. When we heard that used teabags might be able to suppress weeds, we asked out master gardener to investigate.
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Helpful Tips For Framing Out Your Basement DIY-Style
If you're finishing your basement, there's no reason you can't do a lot of the work yourself. This tip for wall framing simplifies the process.
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Protect The Pollinators: Reuse Old Soup Cans To Make A Bee Hotel
Entice solitary bees to your yard by constructing a bee hotel with reused soup cans. This simple DIY craft project is a great way to protect pollinators.
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Use This Toothpick Hack To Fix Your Leaky Garden Hose In A Pinch
A leaky garden hose can be unwieldy, and it wastes a lot of water. Surprisingly, there's an emergency fix for this, and all you need is tape and a toothpick.
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The Fast-Growing Spruce Tree Variety You Should Avoid (& What To Plant Instead)
Spruce trees are majestic, durable, and great additions to your yard, but before you start planting these towering trees, here's the variety you should avoid.
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Why You Should Be Using Bar Keepers Friend To Clean Tarnished Cabinetry Hardware
If you have tarnished cabinetry hardware around the house, here's why you should be using Bar Keepers Friend to make the pieces look just like new.
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DIY Pool Fence Ideas That Are Both Stylish And Safe
If you want to increase your family's safety as well as the aesthetics around your pool without breaking the bank, check out these 5 pool fence DIY ideas.
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The Wasp-Attracting Herb You Might Not Want To Plant In Your Garden
Herb gardens are all the rage for growing delicious seasonings in your yard. However, if you grow this specific plant, you’ll realize the downside: wasps.
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Why People Add A Little Water To Paint Before Spraying (& Is It A Good Idea?)
You may have heard that you should add a little bit of water to your paint when using a paint sprayer, but is this hack actually a useful one?
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Dead Giveaways There's A Skunk Secretly Living In Your Yard
Given their strong scent, skunks aren't exactly known for being low-profile. But these subtle changes in your yard could mean you have a nocturnal visitor.
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Why People Use Irish Spring Soap To Deter Mice & Does It Work?
Perhaps you're familiar with the folktale about the scent of Irish Spring soap keeping mice away. Do you know what happens when the theory is put the test?
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Keep Birds Away From Your Tomato Plants This Summer With One Easy Tip
It can be maddening to spend weeks tending to your garden, only to have birds take a bite out of your tomatoes. But you can easily and safely ward them off.
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Why Your Houseplant Isn't Absorbing Water And How To Fix It
If you're watering your houseplant regularly but it isn't absorbing the water it needs, we may know why. We also share how to get your thirsty plant hydrated.
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Clean Pollen & Bugs Off Your Porch Screens With These Smart Hacks
Screens can unfortunately become nets for all manner of outdoor refuse, but fortunately, cleaning off all the gunk isn't as hard as it seems.
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How To Dry-Clean These Laundry Fabrics At Home
If you hate having to bring your delicate clothing items to the dry cleaners, learn a few ways you could dry-clean them at home without damaging the fabrics.
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This TikTok Creator's DIY Basement Waterproofing Raises Important Questions
Some folks commenting on the video, in which the TikToker waterproofs his basement from the inside, might have been too quick to jump to conclusions.
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You Might Not Have Known Your Scrub Daddy Was Made To Do This
Scrub Daddy's success has been enormous airing on Shark Tank. Still, we're learning about the many cleaning hacks included in its design. Here's one of them.
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Are Crane Flies Really Keeping Mosquitos Out Of Your Yard? Here's What We Know
Many people welcome the presence of crane flies into their yard, believing they prey upon mosquitos. But do they? Learn all about so-called mosquito hawks.
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Dollar Tree DIYs That Will Keep Your Kitchen Countertops Clutter-Free
Want to free up some counter space in your kitchen without breaking the bank? Here are some DIY projects that you can make using products from Dollar Tree.
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Plants You Shouldn't Grow Right Next To Your House
Landscaping adds some major curb appeal, but certain plants can wreak havoc on your house if planted too close. Here are the ones to avoid at all costs.
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This Inexpensive IKEA Find Is A Game Changer For Hidden Under-Bed Storage
Use the empty space under your bed to its fullest storage potential with the easy-to-use, versatile, and budget-friendly IKEA PÄRKLA containers.
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The Fast-Growing Type Of Basil You'll Want To Grow Near Your Tomatoes
Basil and tomato don't just make a good pair on your favorite pizza. The fruit that tastes like a veggie makes a perfect companion plant to this specific herb.
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We Scratched The Surface Of Using Rejuvenate All Floors Restorer With Shining Results
TikTok is full of rave reviews about Rejuvenate All Floors Restorer, so we had to see for ourselves if this floor finisher lives up to the hype.
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Choose The Right Type Of Spray Paint For Kitchen Cabinets With These Helpful Tips
Choosing the right paint for your kitchen cabinets is not a decision to be made lightly. Here are some tips to guide you to the right choice.
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TikTok's Gardening Community Gives Their Top Advice For Growing Peppers
If you want to grow large, bushy, high-yield pepper plants in your backyard garden, discover some top tips from TikTok's gardening community.
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Consider Your Kitchen Cabinetry When Choosing Between A Farmhouse Or Apron Sink
Maybe you're under the impression that there's no difference between a farmhouse sink and an apron sink. If so, boy are you ever in for a wake-up call.
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