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The Bug Behind Your Patchy, Brown Grass
Q: Until this year, my tall fescue lawn has always been plush and green, but a few weeks ago, some yellow spots developed next to my driveway. Within a few days, the grass in those spots turned brown and died. Mo...
Why Is My Dryer Not Heating? Solved!
Are you stumped by the fact that your dryer seems to take forever these days? If your clothes dryer needs more time to dry a load now than when you first purchased it, don’t jump to replace the home appliance jus...
The Biggest Mistakes Most People Make at Garage Sales
Garage sales are go-to destinations for bargain hunters and antiques aficionados in search of one-of-a-kind pieces to complete their home or wardrobe. But make a few missteps in navigating this time-honored neigh...
10 Things You Should Always Do When You Stay in an Airbnb
Staying in a stranger’s home on your next trip? To ensure a snag-free visit, follow these 10 rules gathered from seasoned travelers as well as Airbnb. With all that good behavior, you may wind up making a few new...
The Speediest Way to Cut Your Summer Energy Bills
When you're trying to maintain a comfortably cool indoor temperature in the summer, your energy bills tend to rise with the mercury. Indeed, a small seasonal spike is inevitable when you're using a system that ru...
Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged
Q: Last night my kitchen sink clogged up while I was in the middle of a load of dirty dishes. By morning, the sink had finally drained, but I certainly don’t want this happening again. Is it a situation I can tac...
The Secrets to Pouring Concrete in the Heat of Summer
While summer sunshine encourages outdoor projects, it also poses its own set of challenges. Ahead, learn how to beat the heat when pouring garden edging, patio slabs, and more in your yard. <br/> <br/> <em>Thi...
How To: Paint Over Wallpaper
Looking to redo a wall that has been papered? If you weren't the one to put up the existing layer wallpaper, any number of imperfections—from nail holes to degraded plaster—may lurk underneath it. Another ugly tr...
Quick Tip: Cleaning Up Corroded Batteries
All batteries—particularly the alkaline variety—leak over time, whether drawing a current or not. So even if you heed the expiration date listed on the package, you can end finding your batteries corroded, if not...
5 Ways to Prevent Cracks in Concrete—and 1 Easy Fix
<p>Even if it's your first concrete project, you can ensure a long-lasting, professional finish by steering clear of a few pitfalls and, if necessary, using the right repair products. </p> <br/> <br/> <p><em>...
