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12 Things Never to Leave in a Hot Car
Common sense dictates that you not leave babies, pets, and expensive gadgets in hot cars. But did you know that some everyday objects, from sunscreen to art supplies, can get damaged in scorching vehicles as well...
How To: Get Rid of Flies Outside
Landing on the food at your backyard barbecue. Buzzing around your face as you do yard work. Zipping through your front door as soon as you open it. They are Musca domestica, the common housefly. While there are ...
3 Smart Ways to Keep Cool When You're Working Outside
In summertime, the backyard becomes a major destination. There’s gardening and barbecues, to be sure, but the possibilities multiply when you throw a shed into the mix. People all over are discovering how having ...
5 Plumbing Repairs Every Homeowner Should Know
While the pleasures of homeownership are great, there will invariably be repairs along the way, especially when it comes to your hard-working plumbing. Some issues, such as fixing broken sewer lines, should certa...
How To: Paint a Radiator
Radiators have been keeping homes toasty for about 150 years. While yours probably doesn’t date back that far, it may well bear signs of age—rust, chips, or an original color that doesn’t suit your décor. Fortuna...
10 Ways to Use Epsom Salts in the Garden
You’re probably familiar with the amazing, healing properties of Epsom salts. But did you know these minerals are a powerful superfood for your garden too? Inexpensive, natural, and non-toxic when used correctly,...
The Dos and Don'ts for Safely Felling a Tree
Whether it’s blocking your view, is diseased or damaged, or is taking up space you’d rather use for something else, felling a tree is never a task to be undertaken lightly. This is one project that can have major...
How To: Attract Owls to Your Yard—And Why You Should!
If mice, voles, or spiders have taken up residence on your lawn or in your garden, consider befriending their enemy: the owl. A host of small mammals and insects are on the menu of these graceful flying raptors, ...
Solved! What to Do About Mold on the Walls
Q: Ugh! I've recently discovered ugly patches of mold on the walls in my bathroom. Is it dangerous? How do I get rid of it?A: It’s an all-too-common problem in any area of the home where moisture levels tend ...
How To: Get Rid of June Bugs
If you’ve ever been out on a summer evening outdoors only to be startled by an inch-long, slow-flying beetle crashing into you, then you’ve encountered a June bug. The four most common of these members of the sca...
