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JULY 10, 2017 | MONDAY
Solved! What to Do When Your Lawn Mower Starts Smoking
Q: Recently, my mower started billowing smoke when I powered it up, so I shut it off immediately. Why is my lawn mower smoking? And is it a fire hazard? I want to know how to proceed so I don’t harm the machine. ...
JULY 10, 2017 | MONDAY
Buyer's Guide: Tower Fans
During the summer months, many homeowners use a fan to assist in circulating indoor air and increasing the comfort level of a too-warm room. Of all of the different types of fans exist on the market—window, pedes...
JULY 6, 2017 | THURSDAY
Solved! What to Do About Brown Grass
Q: I started seeing brown patches on my lawn at the end of spring. They seem to have grown in size and number since then. What’s causing this, and how can I correct it before it takes over my turf?A: Brown patche...
JULY 6, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Remove Sweat Stains
Yellowing on your favorite dress shirt or old tee typically suggests that it's time to add it to your rag collection. Though it's common to call sweat the culprit behind these unsightly stains (especially...
JULY 6, 2017 | THURSDAY
New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs
Do you find yourself raising your eyebrows at higher-than-normal energy bills? If your old air-conditioning system seems to be costing more to operate than it did summers past, yet your home still isn’t quite com...
JUNE 28, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Get Rid of Snakes
They may be perceived as sneaky, slimy, and scary, but most snakes are not dangerous to humans. And, to their credit, they do an excellent job of keeping the population of rats and mice in check. Out of more than...
JUNE 26, 2017 | MONDAY
Solved! What to Do If Your AC Stops Cooling
Q: I've just turned on the air conditioner for the summer, but have yet to get comfortable. The appliance circulates air, but nothing refreshingly chill. Why is my air conditioner not cooling? More importantl...
JUNE 23, 2017 | FRIDAY
How To: Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Creeping Charlie—also commonly known as ground ivy—is an insidious weed that is both resilient and adaptable, making it very difficult to combat successfully. A member of the mint family, it grows low to the grou...
JUNE 23, 2017 | FRIDAY
How To: Prep and Paint a Wall with Only 4 Tools
Paint offers one of the lowest cost and least time-intensive ways to perk up a living space. However, all of the time, effort, and money typically spent preparing and applying that fresh face can make the job mor...
JUNE 23, 2017 | FRIDAY
Solved! The Best Decking Material
Q: I’m putting a new deck on my house and I want to make sure it is constructed properly. What is the best decking material? Should I use natural wood, pressure-treated, or something altogether different?A: With ...