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Home & Garden
From manageable home improvement projects and cleaning, to gardening and pet care, here's everything you need to know about buying, selling, and maintaining your home.
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You Can Use Nasturtiums to Make Jam, Sushi, and More
These citrus-colored flowers don't just easily fill a space, brighten up the joint and save your other plants from aphids. They're also delicious.
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Use the 10/10 Theory to Mindfully Declutter Your Home
It's time to think deeply about the value you assign to your stuff.
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How I Use a Storage Unit to Organize My Small Space
All the organizational methods in the world won't help if you just don't have enough space.
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How to Choose an Extension Cord That Won’t Burn Down Your House
Extension cords come in a surprisingly large number of varieties for different applications.
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Four Signs Thieves Are Casing Your House
Yes, burglars actually do case houses, studying them for patterns, security, and items to steal.
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My Must-Have Storage Solutions for Every Room
If you're not ready to go all-in on reorganizing your home, these are the items you should start with.
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Organize Your Home by Treating It Like a Retail Store
This simple tip keeps your home running in a practically professional manner.
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These Makita Tools, Batteries, Blade, and Accessories Are Up to 64% Off Right Now
Add to your toolbox without breaking the bank.
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The Five Tools Every Gardener Needs
There are all kinds of fancy tools that I love, and then there are the basic tools that I use just about every day.
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Everything I’m Seeding in August
It's your last chance to get fall crops started and save money by growing your own perennials.
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All the Gardening Tasks You Should Do in August
In between eating your weight in tomatoes and blackberries, it's time to begin the long road to fall cleanup.
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How to Clean Your Home in 15-Minute Chunks (and Why You Should)
Let's kickstart your new, cleaner home.
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Growing Your Own Garlic Is a Money Saver (and It’s Easy)
Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow, with an absurdly high yield.
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All the Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Do in August
Tackle these chores to keep everything in your house in good shape heading into fall.
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10 Flowers That Deer Won't Immediately Gobble Up
No plant is truly deer-proof, but these are about the closest you can get.
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My Favorite Unexpected Cleaning Tools for the Kitchen and Bathroom
The basics are just fine most of the time—but not always.
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Save Money by Growing Your Own Hydroponic Starts
Buying starts from hydroponic companies is where costs really add up—and it's easy to grow your own.
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These Milwaukee Tools Are up to 69% off Right Now
Save some money on your next tool box upgrades with these Milwaukee deals.
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Why You Should Stick a Towel in Your Dishwasher
This dish-drying maneuver is an actual, real-life timesaver.