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Some people love the backbreaking business of taking care of their lawn and garden. Then there’s the rest of us: We’d rather relax and let our little piece of heaven largely take care of ...
If you routinely transfer your clean laundry directly from the washing machine into the adjacent dryer, it may be time to break the habit. There are many good reasons to air dry your garm...
In 2021, nearly 6,200 emergency room visits were related to injuries from fire pits or outdoor heaters. Young children are particularly prone to these injuries, and pets also can get burn...
House fires are more common than you probably realize: The U. S. Fire Administration reports that, in 2020, at least 372,000 home fires occurred. These fires resulted in more than 2,600 d...
Have you ever been tempted to buy one of those products you see advertised on TV infomercials? Sure, the spokesperson swears it does everything (and more!), but does it really live up to ...
When you spot weeds in your lawn, your first instinct might be to grab a bottle and spray them to death—and you’re not alone. Worldwide herbicide sales are expected to reach nearly $8 mil...
Gardening is more than a hobby. Growing plants can produce fresh food for a family, increase the sales price of a home, and provide the physical and mental benefits of being outdoors and ...
Why do we lose an hour of sleep each spring only to gain it back in the fall? Blame founding father Benjamin Franklin, who suggested in a 1784 essay that people should get out of bed one ...
Self-sufficient homeowners have raised chickens for centuries, and ownership of backyard chickens increased from 8 percent to 13 percent in 2022, particularly among millennials and Gen Z ...
A lived-in home, especially one with kids and pets, gets plenty of wear and tear. Some damaged items require costly replacement, but others perk up with easy fixes if you have the right p...
