Author name: Pyvor

From sounds in the walls to droppings and tooth marks, signs of mice in the home can stop a homeowner in their tracks. The good news is there are several measures homeowners can put in place to prevent mice from returning. When homeowners know what attracts mice, they can remove what keeps them coming back. […]

Mailed when they still are dormant and without soil on their roots, bare root roses don’t yet have foliage that can be damaged by frost. As a result, they can be set out earlier than container types, which are already growing in pots of soil. The best time to plant roses will vary depending on

Poison sumac isn’t a threat to all backyards, but it does grow well in wet soil because it is a marsh plant. If a yard in the eastern, midwest, or southern United States has high water retention or is near a body of water, poison sumac might be growing. Identifying poison sumac is crucial because

Home can be a sanctuary from the hectic world, but if the air indoors triggers allergies and other health problems, it can become an unfortunate situation. Common indoor air pollutants—such as mold, pollen, dust, pet dander, formaldehyde, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—result from typical indoor sources and activities like cooking, cleaning, smoking, building

Q: After a friend got infected with Lyme disease from a tick bite a few years ago, I’ve been worried about getting tick bites while out in the woods or working in my yard. When is tick season, and what should I do to prepare for it? Being worried about tick season is understandable, and

Whether you’re new to crafting and designing or have years of experience under your belt, you may be wondering whether a Cricut machine is a worthy investment. While some crafters invest in a Cricut for their business, there are also plenty of ways that this handy tool can be used around the home for DIY

Q: I’m remodeling my home and choosing between adding a full bath or a 3/4 bath off of the guest bedroom. However, both types of bathroom sound rather similar. What is a 3/4 bath and what are its benefits? A full bathroom features four key elements: a toilet, sink, shower, and bathtub. A 3/4 bathroom

A major heatwave has hit North America this summer, predominantly affecting areas on the continent’s west coast, including California, the Pacific Northwest, and the province of British Columbia in Canada. Parts of Oregon have seen unprecedented high temperatures while Lytton, British Columbia, set a new record for Canada’s all-time highest temperature of 121 degrees Fahrenheit

Q: I recently moved into a new house and want to start a garden. When browsing plants at my local nursery, I noticed that some were marked ¡°annual plants¡± and others, ¡°perennial plants.¡± I understand that an annual plant dies at the end of every growing season and has to be replanted the following year,

Q: We moved into a new home and recently found multiple holes in the brick wall’s mortar joints that look to be caused by a drill. We found several different types of mortar, but I’m still not sure which is the best option to repair these holes. Exactly what is mortar, and is there any