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  • Someone using rider mower as a snow blower
    By Ryan Cashman 4 months ago

    How To Use A Riding Lawn Mower For Snow Removal (And Warnings To Consider)

    A riding lawn mower might turn out to be your best friend come winter. Here is how to use one for snow removal, as well as some warnings to consider.

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  • Man using snowblower to remove snow
    By Ryan Cashman 4 months ago

    Can You Use A Leaf Blower To Remove Snow From Your Driveway?

    This viral snow-clearing shortcut looks genius in videos, but real-world conditions reveal limitations that make it impractical for most situations.

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  • a man in winter wear with a shovel standing on an icy driveway
    By Jillian Chapman 4 months ago

    5 Ordinary Household Items That Make Melting Driveway Snow And Ice Easy

    Ice can be a real hazard in winter, and although there are some standard deicers you can buy at the supermarket, they're not environmentally friendly.

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  • Woman raking leaves next to a wheelbarrow
    By Cayla Leonard 4 months ago

    Raking Leaves? Save Time And Money With This Nifty Clean-Up Hack

    If you have a large yard, this hack will greatly reduce the number of trash bags you have to use to remove leaves after raking, and it's great for mulching.

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  • bird enjoying a bird bath
    By Nicole Wisniewski 4 months ago

    Transform Thrift Store Vases Into A Gorgeous Bird Bath With A Vintage Twist

    Bird baths are crucial to sharing our garden with nature. They can also be beautiful, and one way to pull that off is with vintage vases and a little DIY.

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  • Bird sitting at bird bath in winter
    By Ryan Cashman 4 months ago

    The 9 Best (And Easiest) Ways To Keep Your Bird Bath From Freezing This Winter

    Whether you live in an area with harsh winters where temperatures regularly dip below freezing or in a milder climate, here's how to keep your bird bath usable.

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  • A mess of snow and gravel mixed together
    By Ryan Cashman 4 months ago

    Shoveling Snow From Gravel Driveways? Too Messy - Here's A Better Solution

    Is it possible to get snow off your driveway without making a mess or shelling out a fortune? As it turns out, yes — and all you need is one nifty appliance.

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  • Retro outdoor faucet in winter
    By Ryan Cashman 4 months ago

    Winterize Your Outdoor Faucet With A Surprising Pool Noodle Hack

    Winter is on the way, and that can mean burst pipes if you don't properly prepare them. Luckily, this hack involving a pool noodle is here to save the day.

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  • Close up of an outdoor faucet covered with a dusting of snow.
    By Jennifer Davis 4 months ago

    Do You Need To Cover Your Outdoor Faucets This Winter? Here's The Truth

    Thinking of skipping this winterization step this year? Here's what could happen to your outdoor plumbing when temperatures drop below freezing.

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  • A yard covered with fallen leaves
    By Nicole Wisniewski 4 months ago

    Ditch The Rake! This Smart Way To Clean Up Leaves Works Like Magic

    It's getting to that time where lawn maintenance seems like nothing more than endless raking, but there's another option that's much easier.

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  • a person uses a snow shovel on an icy driveway
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 5 months 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 plowed and ready for de-icing
    By Ryan Cashman 5 months ago

    The Forgotten Kitchen Liquid That Doubles As A Natural De-Icer During Winter

    If an unexpected snowstorm has arrived and you don't have deicer, you don't have to worry! This item sitting in your kitchen may be the perfect solution.

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  • a gardener rakes autumn leaves
    By Ryan Cashman 5 months ago

    Raking Leaves Just Got Easier With This Handy Technique

    Raking leaves off your lawn may well be the dullest and most frustrating kind of yardwork. This technique, however, will make the job quicker and less daunting.

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  • Driveway with ice removed
    By Ryan Cashman 5 months 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 5 months 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 man dressed in winter gear uses a snow blower in feet of heavy snow outside a blue suburban house.
    By Jennifer Davis 5 months ago

    Why You Might Want To Think Twice Before Buying A Snow Blower

    Nobody wants to spend hours shoveling the walkways in the cold, but snow blowers don't solve all those wintery woes. Here are the hidden downsides to know.

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  • a rake leans against a tree surrounded by fallen leaves
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    Could A Leaf Burrito Be The Game-Changing Tool That Makes Cleaning Up Leaves A Breeze?

    No, it's not some fancy new trend in the world of vegan Tex-Mex — but the Leaf Burrito might just make cleaning leaves off your lawn a whole lot easier.

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  • golden leaves lying on a lawn
    By Cayla Leonard 5 months ago

    Leaves From A Neighbor's Tree On Your Lawn? Here's Who Cleans Them Up

    With the autumn season comes a seemingly endless amount of raking. But if the leaves from your neighbor's trees fall on your lawn, who's responsible for them?

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  • a woman handles potting soil with a trowel
    By Adrian Suppes 5 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Your Old Potting Soil In The Fall Without Knowing This

    Many gardeners throw away old potting soil every fall as a matter of routine. But is this actually a good idea — and if not, what can you do with it instead?

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  • Skeletal hand reaching out of fall leaves
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    'My Back Hurt Just Watching': This Fall Leaf Removal Hack Is Clever, But Is It Worth It?

    A fun alternative leaf removal method is getting buzz on TikTok... but from soggy leaves to back pain, there are a lot of potential downsides.

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  • fall leaves gathering on the lawn
    By Nicole Wisniewski 5 months ago

    Homeowner Shares Brilliant Hack That Makes Raking Leaves A Breeze: 'Life Changing'

    A frustrated homeowner discovered a setup that eliminates the worst part of leaf cleanup, and the nifty trick could convert sworn rake-haters.

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  • a driveway covered in snow
    By Adrian Suppes 5 months ago

    Skip The Salt - You Can De-Ice Your Driveway With A More Affordable Alternative

    Don't bother using salt to de-ice your driveway this winter: There's a much cheaper and safer way to get the job done, and all you need is a common garden tool.

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  • a gardener removes weeds from their lawn
    By Cayla Leonard 5 months 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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  • late autumn color on ornamental grasses
    By Ryan Cashman 5 months ago

    The Easy Trick The Pros Use To Cut Back Ornamental Grasses For A Stunning Landscape

    Nothing spruces up a garden like ornamental grasses. If you want them to stay healthy through the year, though, you'll need to keep one important trick in mind.

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  • a man shovels snow
    By Adrian Suppes 5 months ago

    Forget Shovels: There's A Better (And Easier) Way To Remove Snow From Your Driveway

    Snoveling show off your driveway might just be the worst part of the winter season. However, there is one way to make this job a whole lot easier.

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  • Couple wearing rain boots in dirty storm runoff
    By Jennifer Davis 5 months 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 5 months 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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