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  • Yellowjacket wasp perched on yellow flowers
    By Holly Gates

    Keep Wasps Out Of Your Yard With A Fragrant Perennial Plant They Can't Stand

    If you plant this deeply fragrant flower, its pleasant aroma can help keep wasps away from your yard, patio, garden, or the entrance to your home.

    By Holly Gates Read More
  • Brown recluse spider walking across a pair of jeans
    By Holly Gates

    Brown Recluse Spiders Stand No Chance Against One Easy DIY Vinegar Solution

    Brown recluse spiders are one of the most venomous spiders in the U.S., but you don't need to fear them if you can make this easy DIY vinegar-based solution.

    By Holly Gates Read More
  • Multi-colored petunias
    By Kristeen Cherney

    Common Petunia Problems To Know About Before Growing Them In Your Backyard

    Petunias are hardy plants that are wonderful for beginnings, but even they have problems to watch out for, from pests to diseases to maintenance.

    By Kristeen Cherney Read More
  • Measuring cinnamon powder and sticks
    By Janet F. Murray

    Keep Mice Out Of Your Kitchen With A Little-Known Cinnamon Hack

    Mice love kitchens, because they're warm with ample access to food and water. However, there's a hack you can use to deter these rodents that involves cinnamon.

    By Janet F. Murray Read More
  • Mouse peeping out burrow
    By Janet F. Murray

    Deter Mice From Your Home & Yard By Growing A Beautiful Aromatic Flower

    Mice can be incredibly frustrating indoors or outdoors, but you may be able to use a certain aromatic flower as a potential natural repellent in your yard.

    By Janet F. Murray Read More
  • Mosquito on plant
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    The Relaxing Scent That Will Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard & Garden

    If you're looking for a scent that can deter mosquitoes away from your garden, lawn, or yard, one herbal choice stands out, but here's what you need to know.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • zoomed in bed bug
    By Jason Rochlin

    Here's How Bed Bugs Snuck Into Your Home (& What To Do About It)

    If you've got a bed bug problem, you may wonder how the annoying pests ended up in your home in the first place and how to get rid of them. Here's what to know.

    By Jason Rochlin Read More
  • spider in web
    By Brandy Eaklor

    Beautiful Plants That Double As Natural Spider-Repellents

    If you're trying to have less spiders in your house, forgo the toxic solutions and lean on natural deterrents in the plant world. Here are the best ones to try.

    By Brandy Eaklor Read More
  • hand holding bird nest
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    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.

    By Charlotte D. Miller Read More
  • Gardener planting tomato plant
    By Kristeen Cherney

    11 Flowers & Herbs That Can Help Keep Pests Out Of The Garden

    Is your garden overrun with insects or rodents? Maybe it's time to plan it out differently this next spring. Here are the plants that will keep nuisances away.

    By Kristeen Cherney Read More
  • Person watering cucumber plant
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    Cucumber Watering Mistakes That Are Sure To Kill Your Plants

    Cucumbers are easy to grow, but they can be subjected to watering issues that might cause the plant to wilt or even die. These are the mistakes to look out for.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • boxelder bugs on a foundation
    By Rob Johnstone

    Repel Boxelder Bugs With An Aromatic Plant From Your Herb Garden

    Are boxelder bugs driving you crazy? These autumn pests can cover your home, but you might be able to repel them with a popular aromatic garden herb.

    By Rob Johnstone Read More
  • red bush among leaves rocks
    By Rob Johnstone

    Think Twice Before Planting This Beautiful Red Bush In Your Yard

    These gorgeous red bushes look outstanding in a yard, but despite its popularity as a fall garden staple, there are several good reasons to avoid it completely.

    By Rob Johnstone Read More
  • Tick parasite
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    If You Find A Tick In Your Home, Reach For A Common Medicine Cabinet Staple

    Finding a tick is bad enough. Trying to kill the little pest is even worse. Don't stress over it, though. One item in your bathroom will do the job easily.

    By Charlotte D. Miller Read More
  • crabgrass weed in lawn
    By Charlotte D. Miller

    The Best Way To Get Rid Of Pesky Crabgrass Before It Takes Over Your Yard

    If crabgrass is an unwelcome presence in your lawn, let it know that the grass is your turf with these tips to get rid of it before it takes over.

    By Charlotte D. Miller Read More
  • person raking leaves
    By Rob Johnstone

    You Might Want To Reconsider Using Fallen Leaves As Mulch

    It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard. However, there are a few downsides.

    By Rob Johnstone Read More
  • house pinch perched on tree
    By Brandy Eaklor

    Common Birds You Don't Want To Spot Flying Anywhere Near Your Yard

    Birdwatching is fun. Having birds in your backyard is even more fun. You don't want the wrong types of bird, though, and these are guests you'd rather avoid.

    By Brandy Eaklor Read More
  • garter snake slithering near deck
    By Janine Frank

    The Best Thing To Do If You Find A Snake Living Under Your Deck

    Nobody wants to find a snake under their deck. However, it's probably not venomous, and the process of getting rid of it is easier than you might think.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • Firewood stacked against log house
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    Pros And Cons Of Stacking Firewood Up Against Your House

    Stacking firewood against your house is convenient, but there might be a few reasons you'd want to avoid it. Here are the pros and cons of this wood storage.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • person pulling weeds out of lawn
    By Janine Frank

    The Colorful Grass Alternative That'll Block Out Weeds In Your Yard & Garden

    There's a colorful groundcover that can block out weeds or unwanted plants in your yard or lawn. This grass alternative is gorgeous and worthy of consideration.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • purple loosestrife in a yard
    By Janine Frank

    The Purple-Flowering Perennial Plant You'll Wish You Never Grew In Your Yard

    It's beautiful. It's purple. It flourishes in your yard. What's not to love? A lot, actually, because you should probably dig this out ASAP.

    By Janine Frank Read More
  • Fly on patio
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    Keep Flies Away From Your Patio With An Easy Hydrogen Peroxide Hack

    Are flies ruining your would-be wonderful outdoor evenings? There might be something in your medicine cabinet that can help.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • Rat with chewed wire
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    Steer Mice Away From Your Home With The Help Of This Spicy Scent

    Nobody wants mice chewing up your house. Thankfully, there's something in the pantry that might deter them - but you have to use it correctly.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • Brown recluse spider on leaf
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    If You're Finding Brown Recluse Spiders In Your Yard, You Might Be Making This Mistake

    Nobody wants to find a brown recluse spider in their yard, garden, or house. Sadly, there's something you're doing that is drawing them in.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • Indoor house plant
    By Annie Walton Doyle

    How To Kill The Little White Worms In Houseplant Pots

    If your houseplants are crawling with what appear to be creepy little white worms, it's time to take action before your fungus gnat problem gets worse.

    By Annie Walton Doyle Read More
  • Stagnant water in polystyrene box
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    How To Kill Mosquito Larvae In Standing Water With Household Products

    Oil, vinegar, soap, or bleach: Will any of these standard household ingredients kill off mosquito larvae before they hatch? Here's an assessment of each one.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
  • Worker checking baseboard
    By Ethan Harrison Smith

    I Have Tiny Brown Bugs Around My Baseboards In My House

    Those insects creeping around your house might be a big problem - or nothing to worry about. Here's your guide to identifying them, from bedbugs to termites.

    By Ethan Harrison Smith Read More
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