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Low-growing greenery that reproduces by means of spores, moss can be a lovely velvety addition to your landscape if grown intentionally—but few folks want clumps of it in the middle of th...
Q: I notice neighbors’ sprinklers running at all hours of the day. What’s the best time to water grass, and how much water is enough?A: When to water your lawn is no longer just a questio...
Our carpets suffer the collateral damage of our busy, active lives. The daily foot traffic and those inevitable spills and stains guarantee they will need regular cleaning. The good news ...
Blood happens. Not often, hopefully, but when a kid skins a knee and lays wailing on the living room rug, or the dog catches his paw on something sharp, they can leave a bright red trail....
You're a crafty DIYer who'd love to create a lamp from an empty wine bottle or hook that mirror through a hole, but the thought of drilling through glass or other such fragile material st...
Like sunscreen and insect repellent, charcoal is a summer staple you don't want to be without. Come the weekend, when you set the dusty black cubes alight, it transforms raw burgers or st...
It’s only a matter of time: Sooner or later, your chairs with upholstered seats become worn, dirty, or dated. When you decide those chairs have gotten too worn to keep around, weigh your ...
Laying in a hammock is the epitome of summertime relaxation. Getting the hammock set up, on the other hand, can be a frustrating endeavor. Consult the tips below to make quick and easy wo...
A DIY hammock is a game-changer for your outdoor space. What else says summer like a homemade hammock gently swaying in the afternoon breeze? If you do not love the styles—or the prices—o...
The best-laid DIY project plans can hit a snag if a stripped screw turns up. Though stripped screws can certainly slow down a project’s progress, they’re not impossible to deal with. If y...
