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  • Squirrel drey in cluster of branches
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 hours ago

    The Bird Nest Look-Alike You Don't Want To Find In Your Yard

    It's always pleasant to see a bird nest in one of the trees in your yard, but sometimes looks can be deceiving. You don't want to find this bird nest lookalike.

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  • A house mouse in a corner
    By Cayla Leonard 2 days ago

    Make Your Home Less Appealing To Mice This Winter With One Simple Fix

    Just like everyone, mice are looking for a cozy place to hole up in during the winter. Here's how to make sure they don't decide your house is their new home.

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  • a woman adds mulch to the soil around a plant
    By Nicole Wisniewski 6 days ago

    Add Mulch To The Soil Around These 17 Common Plants Before Winter & Thank Us Later

    Worried about the winter frost? Need to keep your precious plants protected until spring comes around? Well, we've got one word for you: mulch!

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  • a person uses a snow shovel on an icy driveway
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 8 days ago

    Icy Driveway Too Cold For Your Usual Salt? Try This Better Version

    Rock salt may be cheap, but it's no good at clearing icy driveways in very low temperatures. In those cases, you'll need to turn to other kinds of salt.

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  • Driveway with ice removed
    By Ryan Cashman 13 days ago

    Easily Melt Snow And Ice On Your Driveway With Two Ordinary Household Staples

    Rock salt and harsh chemicals aren't your only options for clearing icy driveways. These common pantry items create an effective de-icing solution.

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  • weeds growing in pavement cracks
    By Adrian Suppes 13 days ago

    The Simple Hack To Remove Weeds Growing In Cracks And Pavers In A Pinch

    Everyone gets weeds growing around their home... but not everyone owns the tools to deal with them. So, how can you deal with these pesky plants in a pinch?

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  • a chipmunk sits in a garden planter
    By Jennifer Davis 18 days ago

    Deadly Gardening Trend Alert: Gardener Warns, 'I Will Never Use This Stuff Again'

    Everyone wants to protect their plants — but at what cost? Recently, online users have been sounding the alarm about this specific gardening product.

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  • a gardener removes weeds from their lawn
    By Cayla Leonard 23 days ago

    Are Your Neighbor's Weeds Invading Your Yard? Here's What To Do

    There's nothing worse than weeds growing on your lawn — except, maybe, when they're spreading from your neighbor's yard. So, what can you do to stop them?

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  • Couple wearing rain boots in dirty storm runoff
    By Jennifer Davis 24 days ago

    Stop Stormwater Runoff From Wrecking Your Yard With One Simple Fix

    Does your yard flood with stormwater runoff after every downpour? You can't stop the rain, but you can use some DIY trickery to keep that water at bay.

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  • close-up of a house centipede's head and legs
    By Jennifer Davis 25 days ago

    The Simple Trick That'll Help Keep Centipedes Out Of Your Home

    Centipedes in your home is enough to make anyone's skin crawl. To keep those bugs at bay, all you need to do is remember this one gardening trick.

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  • Weed growing through concrete cracks
    By Ryan Cashman 28 days ago

    Stop Weeds From Growing In Concrete Cracks For Good With This One Simple Remedy

    Weeds in concrete cracks can be very annoying to remove, especially if you're doing it manually. This fix could get rid of them once and for all.

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  • a tick walks along a leaf
    By Adrian Suppes 29 days ago

    Gardener Urges Homeowners To Remove Highly Invasive, Tick-Magnet Plant: 'Get This Out'

    Ticks are among the most dangerous pests you can get in your yard, and one highly invasive shrub may be giving them all the shelter they'll ever need.

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  • Person pressure washing their patio
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    Thinking Of Pressure Washing Weeds From Sidewalk Cracks? Read This First

    Everyone loves that beautiful feeling of watching weeds get blasted off cracks with a pressure washer. But this method might have its downsides.

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  • Spider in tube
    By Adrian Suppes 1 month ago

    Keep Spiders From Making Your Home Their Winter Retreat With One Simple Fix

    Spiders invade homes during cold months searching for warmth and food, but one straightforward maintenance task blocks their access points completely.

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  • A cluster of pink channeled applesnail eggs attached to a tall grass blade.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    If You Spot These Little Pink Eggs In The Garden, Take Action Immediately — Here's Why

    Here's why you should act right away if you find a mass of pink eggs on your plants and why leaving them alone could endanger your garden and the ecosystem.

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  • Close up of weeds growing through spaces between concrete pavers.
    By Jennifer Davis 1 month ago

    The 3 Common Kitchen Staples Experts Say You Need To Kill Weeds DIY-Style

    Try this expert-approved 3-ingredient weed-killing solution to protect yourself and your garden ecosystem while dealing with pesky weeds.

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  • Wild weeds growing in the lawn in winter
    By Ryan Cashman 1 month ago

    The 5 Best Ways To Keep Winter Weeds Out Of Your Yard For Good

    Weeds don't hibernate for the winter and can wreak havoc on your lawn, but a combination of seasonal prep and targeted action keeps them out permanently.

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  • Macro of black legged tick
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    The Popular Plant You Won't Want In Your Yard If You Want To Keep Ticks Away

    Not every plant is harmless. This pretty and popular shrub could be inviting unwanted guests, like ticks, which carry a number of serious diseases.

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  • cotton balls in a glass jar
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 2 months ago

    Homeowners Urged To Put Cotton Balls On Windowsills Before October Ends — Here's The Logic

    Some say putting cotton balls on your window sills will keep pests out but does it work? We've done our research on whether or not this quick fix works.

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  • pulling weeds from pavers, autumn leaves on ground
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Fall Is The Best Time To Control These Stubborn weeds—Here's How

    Those persistent weeds that laugh off summer treatments become surprisingly vulnerable in the fall, when their defenses are weakest and removal is easiest.

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  • weeding in a flower bed
    By Nicole Wisniewski 2 months ago

    Effortlessly Keep Weeds Out Of Your Yard With This One Beautiful Garden Solution

    This flowering ground cover solves two problems at once — it smothers weeds while adding stunning blue blooms to the garden that last for months on end.

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  • Yard filled with colorful ornamental plants
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago

    The Top 5 Deadliest Plants In The U.S. — And They Could Be Growing In Your Yard

    We've rounded up the top five deadliest plants that could be growing in your yard, how to identify them, why they are dangerous, and how to safely remove them.

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  • cockroach climbing on cement wall
    By Nicole Wisniewski 2 months ago

    We Asked An Expert If Lysol Kills Cockroaches, And Their Answer Surprised Us

    Pest control expert Scott Svenheim speaks exclusively to Hunker about whether or not Lysol will chase cockroaches away and other methods that will help.

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  • Stinkbug in a home moving toward a hand
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    The Natural Scent That Keeps Stink Bugs From Making Your Home Their Winter Getaway

    Stink bugs are an invasive nuisance that seem to keep finding in your home. Here is the natural fragrance you should reach for and how to use it..

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  • Herbs growing in pretty backyard
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Home Naturally By Burning This Common Kitchen Herb

    This fragrant culinary staple releases compounds when burned that mosquitoes absolutely hate, creating a natural barrier around your outdoor spaces.

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  • Close up of two bed bugs on fabric
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    Does Vinegar Really Double As An Instant Bed Bug Killer?

    You might hear people calling for this DIY solution when bed bugs are spotted, but its effectiveness against full infestations might leave you itching for more.

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  • Weeds growing up through gravel
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    The Tried And True Way To Kill Weeds Growing In Gravel When All Else Fails

    When weeds keep sprouting through your gravel no matter what you spray or pull, this extreme method eliminates them completely without chemicals.

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