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For some, as soon as the calendar flips to November, it is fair game to start decorating for Christmas. Halloween is officially over by November 1, and many people have no qualms about putting decorations before Thanksgiving. A total of 16 percent of respondents to our Facebook and Instagram poll fall into this camp and […]

Many devices in your home use energy even when they aren’t technically on, including gaming consoles, computers, televisions, and monitors. In fact, these energy vampires can account for up to 20 percent of your home’s energy bill, or hundreds of dollars each year. With a smart plug, you can cut off electricity to these devices

The type of professional who installs dryer vents depends on where the vent is being installed. In most cases, a general contractor can tackle this project. Other potential pros to hire include an HVAC technician, roofer, or plumber. A homeowner may be able to install a dryer vent themselves if a hole is already present;

Discovering dandelions, clover, crabgrass, lamb’s-quarters, and other weeds growing on your lawn or garden is frustrating. Finding a safe and natural way to kill weeds can take up a lot of your time, especially when it seems like the weeds keep coming back a few days or weeks later. The next time you see a

It’s frustrating to see a lush, green lawn start to turn tan or yellow, especially when you’ve been diligent about watering and mowing. Whether it’s Bermuda grass yellowing after a fertilizer application or St. Augustine grass fading after weed-killer use, the issue could stem from various causes, like seasonal stressors, lawn diseases, or compacted soil.

When it comes to driving fasteners like screws and bolts into different materials, the savvy DIYer will have various tools. If you think you may need something more in the toolbox than a standard screwdriver, you’ll probably see similar looking items with very different names, such as a cordless drill, hammer drill, or impact driver.

Unfortunately, bed bugs are attracted to humans. These flat, reddish-brown bugs resembling apple seeds are drawn to carbon dioxide and warmth. Bed bugs need blood to survive¡ªand people are a pretty excellent source. Bed bugs like to hide in soft bedding and in crevices of mattresses, box springs, and bed frames. They’re good at hiding

A French drain system can be an effective long-term solution to water drainage problems both inside and outside the home. French drain installation specialists, landscapers, foundation repair technicians, basement waterproofers, and plumbers can complete this job. Depending on the project, French drain installation can cost anywhere from $500 to $18,000. Unless homeowners have extensive experience

Native plants are a must for a pollinator habitat, and milkweed is no exception. Although tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is available at many garden centers, it is not native to the United States and is an inferior source of food and forage for monarch butterflies. Choose a variety of native milkweed plants that are suited

Plants don’t stay little for long, especially if they like the living situation in your home. All that TLC you show them—the right light exposure, fertilizer during the growing season, and a just-right watering schedule—could actually leave your beloved plant looking a little shoddy just a year or two later. It’s nothing to worry about