Plumbers Warn: Do This Before A Freeze To Protect Your Outdoor Plumbing Pipes
With impending winter storms and deep freezes, it's important to protect your plants and lawn. But don't forget about exposed outdoor pipes and faucets.
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Protect Your Rosemary During Winter With These Must-Know Tips
Fragrant rosemary in July is so magical, it's worth ensuring your Mediterranean plants make it safely through winter. With a little foresight, they'll be fine.
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Have Some Cracks In Your Concrete Driveway? Try This Budget-Friendly Solution
No matter how well you care for your concrete driveway, cracks are going to happen. Replacing a slab is expensive. Instead, this option costs less than $20.
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How To Determine The Best Type Of Grout To Use On Your Pool Tiles
Not all pool grouts are created equal. The right choice for your project depends on more than looks, it’s about cost, care, and how your pool weathers time.
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Raking Snow Off The Roof: Here's What To Know About Proper Safety & Technique
A roof rake is the best, and easiest, way to remove snow from the roof of your house. But there's a safe way to do it, so you don't get buried in snow.
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Attract Cardinals To Your Yard With This Simple Winter Trick (No Bird Feeder Needed)
Cardinals add joyous pops of color to a snowy or dreary winter background. It also happens you can provide more than just bird seed as winter progresses.
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Don't Throw Away Your Old License Plate, Repurpose It For A Rustic Garden Planter
Building or decorating your own planters is a fun way to personalize the container garden on your patio or balcony. Those old, dusty plates are perfect.
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Nature Enthusiasts Won't Want To Skip This Beautiful Barbados Park
Barbados is a tiny island on the outskirts of the Caribbean, but it's packed with charm and beauty. This free park offers up spots to relax or hit the surf.
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Campers Can't Get Enough Of Costco's Roomy Loveseat Camping Chair
Fold-out camp chairs are a great solution to the question, "how are we going to sit around the campfire?" This Costco option offers cozy seating for two.
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How To Create A More Owl-Friendly Birdbath For Your Yard
Much like your other feathered friends, owls appreciate a nice dip in the bath. If you want to provide for these predators, you’ll need to make a change.
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Embrace Imperfection With This Low-Maintenance Landscaping Technique
Gardening is supposed to be relaxing, but it can be exhausting edging every border and precisely pruning every plant. Relax: It doesn't need to be perfect.
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Don't Throw Away Empty Toilet Paper Rolls, Use Them For DIY Garden Mulch
Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.
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The Iconic Southwestern Plant That's Doing More Harm Than Good
When this plant on screen in a movie or TV show, you know it's set in the American Southwest. The fact is, it's an invasive plant that can cause a lot of harm.
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Skip Dangerous Pesticides - Reach For This Pantry Staple Instead
If pests like aphids and whiteflies are attacking your plants, don't reach for a commercial pesticide: It's cheaper and safer to head to the kitchen instead.
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Low Vs High Pressure Weather: What To Know About How It'll Impact You
If you've watched a weather forecast and wondered what low pressure and high pressure systems are all about, we — and the barometer — have got you covered.
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What To Do If You Spot A Bear Cub In Your Yard
A bear cub (or three) wandering into your yard can be adorable. But not only do you know mama is nearby, it can be surprisingly unsafe for the curious cub(s).
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Repurpose Empty Toilet Paper Rolls To Help Protect Your Plants From Damaging Pests
If you're seeing your plants' stems getting chewed on or otherwise damaged, you've got a pest problem. One easy way to fight back is with toilet paper tubes.
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Attract More Birds To Your Yard With The Help Of These Sunflower Varieties
Why buy sunflower seeds for your bird feeder when you can grow them? However, not all varieties of sunflower are created equally, as far as birds are concerned.
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How To Choose The Best Harbor Freight Rope Lighting For Your Backyard
Outdoor rope lighting can add atmosphere to your back yard, providing soft, easy-to-setup illumination. These Harbor Freight finds are a great example.
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Don't Throw Away Your Coffee Container: Use It To Help Your Favorite Plants Thrive
Don't toss your empty coffee container — instead, repurpose it to water and nourish your plants, giving them the boost they need to thrive.
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The Best Method For Laying Artificial Grass In Your Yard
Artificial grass doesn't have to look as if it's foreign to your yard. Here is the best method for laying it and making it appear as natural as possible.
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Explore Greenland's Dramatic Fjords And Glaciers At The World's Largest National Park
Greenland is the world's largest island, boasting the world's largest national park. Exploring this Arctic wonderland takes effort, but it's well rewarded.
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If These Birds Won't Stop Damaging Your Lawn, They May Actually Be Helping
A crow or two can be a fun sighting. Several crows, digging up your lawn, can be aggravating. But really, they're sending you a message to check your lawn.
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Winter Storm Warning: How Much Time Do You Have Until The Snow Hits?
Weather forecasts are invaluable during the winter, particularly winter storm warnings. Do you have enough time to prepare your home and car? It's complicated.
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DIY A More Peaceful Wind Chime With An Idea Inspired By Erin Napier
Wind chimes are generally charming, until they're not. The metallic ting and clang can get old. Wood offers a softer, more zen-like tone and is easy to DIY.
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The Popular Fly Myth That You Should Try Yourself Before Fully Debunking
There are plenty of reasons why your yard might be swarming with flies, but what about solutions? There's one hack that some people swear by.
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Thinking Of Taking Natural Souvenirs From A National Park? You Might Be Breaking Some Rules
When admiring the natural beauty that are America's national parks, it can get tempting to pocket a rock or feather as a memory. But that's not a great idea.
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