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  • A close-up image of a tick crawling on human skin
    By Emily Ray 15 hours ago

    How To Repel Ticks Using Two Botanical Essential Oils

    If you're looking for safer ways to ward off harmful ticks while enjoying nature, use one of these two essential oils that are proven repellents.

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  • A close-up shot of a mosquito sucking blood from a person's arm
    By Emily Ray 22 hours ago

    Move Over, DEET: Catnip Lotion Is Just As Effective At Repelling Mosquitoes, Study Finds

    DEET may be the go-to, but a study finds that catnip's powerful insect-repelling chemical isn't just effective on everyday garden bugs, but on mosquitoes, too.

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  • a tick crawling on a human finger
    By Christy Rae Ammons 2 days ago

    Help Keep Ticks Away Using One Natural Fragrance

    Tired of ticks? You're not alone. If chemicals aren't your thing, you might want to try spritzing your yard with the fragrance of this sweet-smelling plant.

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  • Tick on a green leaf ready to strike
    By Ryan Cashman 4 days ago

    Be Warned: This Ground Cover Is Like A Magnet For Ticks In Your Yard

    One fast-spreading ground cover may be creating the perfect hiding place for ticks.

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  • a swarm of wasps outside
    By Brandy Eaklor 4 days ago

    How To Repel Wasps Using An Essential Oil They Can't Stand

    Nothing ruins your summer like a swarm of wasps around your home. Luckily, essential oils derived from one genus of plants could hold the solution.

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  • Canada geese in a backyard
    By Ryan Cashman 6 days ago

    You See Them In Every Yard: The Bird That's Actually Legally Protected

    These birds are a common sight in yards, and they can become a pest. Unfortunately for homeowners, a federal act protects them from any danger.

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  • Person installing a new wood deck
    By Kristeen Cherney 6 days ago

    Keep Termites From Destroying Your Deck With One Natural Fragrance They Can't Stand

    Wood decks are a common target for termites, but you can keep them away from the wood using an essential oil from a plant these pests can't stand.

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  • A woman takes photos of deer in her yard
    By Emily Ray 7 days ago

    Common Backyard Animals You Might Not Realize Are Legally Protected

    With the weather warming up, you might see lots of different animals show up in your yard for shade or water. Here are the ones that are legally protected.

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  • a large tick crawling on a blade of grass
    By Christy Rae Ammons 8 days ago

    Help Keep Ticks Out With A Common Mulching Material

    Ticks are annoying, dangerous, and — let's face it — really kinda gross. Luckily, there is one effective and natural way of keeping them out of your yard.

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  • a gardener laying down mulch in plant bed
    By Ryan Cashman 8 days ago

    Skip Gravel And Mulch — There's A Cheaper Way To Help Block Out Weeds

    Gravel and mulch can do a real number on your wallet, but one material will do as good a job at a fraction of the cost — or even no cost at all.

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  • A tick on a hand against a green backdrop
    By Chris Deziel 9 days ago

    Help Keep Ticks Away With A Natural Extract

    This attractive plant contains potent chemical properties that can be extracted to keep ticks away, while also providing relaxation for your furry friends.

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  • Photo of an adult brown tick on a leaf.
    By Melanie Dawn 10 days ago

    Not Chemicals: Here's An Easy DIY Spray To Help Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard

    Keep your lawn safe and tick-free this season. Check out this straightforward guide to making an all-natural DIY pest spray right at home.

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  • A carpenter bee below a nest hole in a wooden wall
    By Ron Baker 10 days ago

    Evict Carpenter Bees From Your Fence Or Deck With An Expert-Recommended DIY Solution

    Carpenter bees can spell destruction for bare wooden structures. You may want to follow these effective DIY solutions shared by an expert in this exclusive.

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  • Carpenter bee flying around holes dug in wood framing
    By Chris Deziel 11 days ago

    Skip The Sprays: Scare Carpenter Bees Away With An Eco-Friendly Solution

    Carpenter bees are beneficial pollinators, but the wreak havoc on wood with their nests. For a harm-free way to scare them off, look to their natural enemy.

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  • Orange shovel digging up weeds from gravel
    By Emily Kammerlohr 11 days ago

    The Overlooked Solution To Keep Weeds Out Of Gravel Before It's A Problem

    Weeds can sprout up in gravel surfaces, despite your best efforts. However, our expert says that there's one solution that can prevent them from being an issue.

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  • Spider web on stack of gray patio chairs
    By Kristeen Cherney 12 days ago

    Not Chemicals Or Traps: Help Keep Spiders Away From Patio Furniture Naturally

    Instead of chemicals and traps, consider using this natural, scientifically tested remedy to help keep spiders away from your patio furniture.

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  • Bird sitting atop a chimney
    By Ryan Cashman 12 days ago

    What To Do If You Find Birds In Your Chimney

    Hearing a familiar fluttering sound coming from your chimney? You might just have birds. Here's what to do to get rid of your new feathered friends.

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  • A close-up of a carpenter bee among dried foliage
    By Amy Freeman 12 days ago

    Help Keep Carpenter Bees Away With A Fragrant Plant They Despise

    Carpenter bees can cause unsightly damage to wood structures. Add this hardy plant to your garden to keep them away without costly chemical treatments.

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  • A carpenter bee clings to a dry branch
    By Sophia Beams 14 days ago

    There's An Eco-Friendly Way To Keep Carpenter Bees From Destroying Your Home Or Deck

    Carpenter bees burrow in wood, and an infestation can severely damage your deck, siding, or outdoor furniture. Use this gentle method to keep the pests out.

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  • Wolf spider on a concrete surface
    By Kristeen Cherney 14 days ago

    How To Repel Wolf Spiders Using One Natural Fragrance That Works Like A Charm

    Wolf spiders aren't exactly harmful, but that doesn't mean you'll let your home be overrun by them. Here's a natural solution that'll help keep them away.

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  • Woman grabbing a tomato in a vegetable garden.
    By Derek Rose 15 days ago

    Transform An Old Tomato Cage Into A Smart Way To Keep Pests Out Of Your Garden

    This awesome garden hack costs practically nothing, and yet is a tried and tested way to scare away birds and squirrels. All you need is some outdated tech.

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  • A sign sits among tall grass warning of ticks.
    By Jennifer Davis 15 days ago

    Find Out If There Are Ticks In Your Yard Using A DIY Tool That's So Simple

    Ticks spread diseases to humans and pets and are a massive problem if you have lots of them in your yard. This DIY tool helps you check your garden for ticks.

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  • Person looking at bottles in bathroom medicine cabinet
    By Kristeen Cherney 15 days ago

    Help Keep Slugs And Snails Away With A Bathroom Item You Already Own

    If you notice holes in the leaves of your plant, chances are your garden is plagued with slugs and snails. Apply this near your plants to help keep them away.

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  • bird flying by window
    By Christy Rae Ammons 16 days ago

    Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Windows With A Quick And Clever Pen Hack

    If birds are hitting your windows, thinking they're more sky, there’s an easy, even stylish solution that breaks up the reflections that are confusing them.

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  • A person kneels to lay thick black landscape fabric as a border.
    By Jennifer Davis 16 days ago

    Ditch Traditional Landscape Fabric: Here's A Better, More Eco-Friendly Alternative

    Landscape fabric can help you manage your garden and keep weeds at bay, but there's another option that is better for the environment and your yard.

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  • dying leaves lucky bamboo plant
    By Kimberly Johnson 17 days ago

    How To Save A Rotting Bamboo Plant

    Is that lucky bamboo plant dying? It may not be real bamboo, but if the leaves are yellow and it's rotting, you can still save your houseplant with these steps.

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  • Carpenter bee making a hole in untreated wood
    By Chris Deziel 19 days ago

    How To Repel Carpenter Bees Naturally With A Fragrant DIY Solution

    Carpenter bees might be destructive, but they are still beneficial pollinators. Here's a safe way to possibly repel them and make your space smell great too.

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