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Unlike granite, this countertop option is a bacteria kill-zone, easy to clean, and evolves with time, giving you a whole new aesthetic as it ages.
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While boxwoods remain a classic option for hedges, they’re slow-growing and susceptible to a range of issues, like pests. This native alternative isn’t.
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A DIY painting project might seem simple... until you realize there are different types of paint and ceiling paint might be different from wall paint. Or is it?
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Bed bugs and bat bugs can easily be mistaken for each other, but knowing the difference between these pests is important to properly eradicate them.
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Deadheading, or removing spent flowers and seeds, is a common gardening practice. Leaving them provides natural food sources and attracts birds in the fall.
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Lawn mower blades wear down with time but it can be confusing when to replace them or if you should just sharpen. Here's how often they need replacing.
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While being powerful cleaning ingredients on their own, mixing isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, may not produce the sparkling result you expect.
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Mums are the go-to plant of choice for fall gardens, but there's another alternative. It's easier to grow, does well in containers, and used as a dried flower.
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Centipedes vs. millipede: what's the difference? Centipedes have one pair of legs per segment, while millipedes have two right under their bodies.
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Spiders can be beneficial to your garden, but spider mites are a different story. Both spin their own styles of webs that you can identify with a close look.
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Learn how to identify an opossum nest in your yard, shed, or garage. Discover key signs and common locations to confirm if a marsupial has taken up residence.
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One very certain tell-tale sign of spider presence in your home is their eggs. Here's how to figure out if the ones you've seen are brown recluse egg sacs.
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You may know them for their famous chirping-like sounds, but should you be worried if there are cicadas constantly in your yard? Here's what to do.
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They might all be important to our planet's ecosystem, but not all bees look or act the same. Here are some key differences between bumble and honey bees.
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If you've been seeing mice around your home, here's how to know if they are resident house mice or field mice that are just passing through.
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Spiders make for spooky Halloween decorations, but the real thing taking over your home isn't much fun, so this September, put up a strong offense.
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When it's time to replenish your cleaning supplies, would using white vinegar work to disinfect your home? Or do you need a new bottle of germ killer?
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Learn how to identify the blister beetle, an insect that can harm plants, people and pets. Look for the telltale neck and elongated body. Colors can vary.
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Unlike other pests, you’re more likely to see the stains from bed bug poop than the poop itself, making it easy to differentiate (and take action).
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Cat urine smells so bad due to uric acid crystals that penetrate rugs and carpets. But cleaning vinegar's ability to eliminate the odor is a complicated matter.
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It might be easy to toss your food scraps down the drain while doing dishes, but there's a surprising leftover you won't want to put in your garbage disposal.
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While paper wasp nests are a similar color to certain hornets' nests, the shape is quite different, as is the way they receive insulation for the structure.
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Use citrus essential oils to get rid of ants in the home. They smell better than vinegar, and the active chemical, limonene, shows promise as an ant repellant.
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Like most reptiles, snakes shed several times a year. Copperhead snakeskin leaves behind a telltale pattern. Look for hourglass-shaped markings on the skin.
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Tiny little mice can build impressive nests, using all sorts of household scraps to create them. But their scope and texture differs from other rodents' nests.
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Keeping free of ticks is essential during warmer weather and outdoor time. While lemon-scented repellents are an option, there's another citrus-based choice.
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There are ways to pass information around a property without signs, and purple paint on a fence is one of them. Find out what it means to avoid issues.
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