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    Top-Rated Single and Two-Stage Gas Snow Blowers for Efficient Snow Removal

    When it snows, you need to be ready! Whether you have a long driveway or a small sidewalk to clear,...


    Solo Stove Just Launched a Portable Pizza Oven, And It’s on Sale Right Now

    Make every night a wood-fired pizza night with the Pi Fire oven.


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    The 10 Best Plants for an Indoor Herb Garden

    Once you have success with a few easy-to-grow indoor herbs, you'll start looking for more to grow and cook with!


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    What You Need To Know About Pool Filters

    Swimming pool filters are not one size fits all. Here's a look at the different types and which one might...


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    Indoor Herb Garden Ideas and Inspiration

    Get inspired to keep fresh herbs always within reach with these beautiful and creative indoor herb garden ideas!


    Best Infrared Space Heaters in 2024 That Are Portable And Energy Efficient

    These infrared space heaters are well-suited for indoor and outdoor use. They also start to work right away—no warm-up time...


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    What Is a Plant Hardiness Zone and How Do I Find Mine?

    Learning your Plant Hardiness Zone will help you choose plants that will grow well in your garden and avoid those...


    The 8 Best Pet-Safe Ice Melts to Use This Winter, According to a Vet

    These expert and user-endorsed ice melts will keep your pets safe and outdoor surfaces slip-free in the most extreme conditions.

    How to Prepare a Pellet Smoker In Cold Weather

    One winter my pellet grill was taken over by mold. Don't let this happen to you. Here's how to prep...


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    How To Grade a Yard for Proper Drainage

    The land around every house should be graded to protect the foundation from water damage. Here's how to grade a...


    How To Winterize Rose Bushes

    Do all roses need to be winterized? Thankfully no, but a few types of roses may require some protection to...


    Can I Trim Bare Trees in the Winter?

    Many people are surprised to learn winter is a good time to prune bare trees — weather permitting, of course.


    Is Your Gas Grill Ready for Winter?

    If you want your grill to work in the spring, it's important to get it ready for winter.


    How to Keep Mums Alive Longer With a Simple Hack

    You might think mums are only a fall flower, but you're mistaken. Discover how to keep mums alive longer through...


    How To Drain a Pool

    If you live in a cold climate, you may need to partially drain your pool in the winter. Here's how...


    How To Restore a Hardwood Deck

    It's possible to restore a deck and preserve the rich color tones of the hardwood. Here's how to do it!


    How To Clean a Pool Filter Cartridge

    Be sure to clean your pool filter cartridge system as part of your pool winterization process. It's easy if you...

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    How To Winterize a Pressure Washer

    Own a pressure washer that needs to be put to bed for winter? Follow this detailed guide on how to...


    The Best Patio Furniture Sales to Shop This Summer

    These patio furniture sales prove that summer savings are king when you're looking to jazz up your outdoor oasis.


    How To Drain Gas From a Lawn Mower

    When a lawn mower needs to be winterized, draining the gas is an important step. This detailed guide shows you...


    How To Shock a Pool

    A little shock therapy is just what your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized for the winter. Here's all...


    Pro Tips For Estimating How Many Plants You Need

    Estimating how many plants you'll need for your containers and garden beds isn't an exact science, but you'll come close...


    How To Grow Microgreens Indoors

    Microgreens add nutrition and freshness to any meal, and they are easy and quick to grow without a lot of...

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    How To Build a Bat Box

    Learn how to build a bat box to limit voracious mosquito eaters. Bats are on the decline, but bat boxes...


    14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season

    Decorating with Christmas plants and flowers is a great holiday tradition to start or continue in your home.


    How To Grow and Care for Pansies

    Can you plant pansies in the fall? Yes! They love the cooler temperatures of fall and spring. And you may...


    How To Test and Balance Pool pH Levels

    Testing and adjusting your pool's pH level is an essential part of swimming pool winterization. Here's why it matters and...


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    Here’s Why Mowing Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them

    Mulching leaves is better for your yard, your back and your budget


    How To Winterize Strawberry Plants

    Wonder why they call them STRAWberries? It has to do with how to winterize strawberry plants and the best layer...