Americans spend $40 billion each year on lawns—but money isn’t their only contribution. The typical home owner also devotes 73 hours to yard care every...
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The Best Home Sauna for Any Budget
A home sauna, in your backyard or inside your home, is a great way to benefit from sauna health benefits. Here's what you need before…
Living Fences: 10 Beautiful Plants to Create Privacy
Are you considering trees or shrubs as a living fence on your property? Choosing a living fence over a conventional fence can be an excellent...
Homemade Nontoxic Spray Starch
We know what you’re saying. Who irons these days, let alone uses starch on their shirts? But just in case you need a crisp, stiff...
11 House Noises You Should Never Ignore
Young children are not the only ones frightened by things that go bump in the night.
No More Bathtub Ring
Ah, there’s nothing like a soothing bath. But after-bath cleanup of ring-around-the-bathtub can ruin a nice relaxing soak. Here’s what to do… To prevent bathtub...
Clogged Spray Nozzle Solution
Spray nozzles (on spray paint, cleaners, hair spray) can build up resins, debris and other material rendering them frustratingly ineffective. Don’t throw out that spray...
Get the Fish Smell Out of Your Pan
Fish is good food. But after a fish fry, your pan can smell like the sea. And you don’t want fishy eggs in the morning!...
Read This Before You Finish Your Basement
Finishing a basement often is the most cost-effective way to increase a home’s living space—one of several reasons that the appeal of a finished basement...
Tricks to Make a Small House Feel Bigger: No Renovations Required
In a recent survey, 80% of home owners had at least one major regret about their home. Among the most common regrets—nearly 16% said their...
Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute
If you’re out of laundry detergent and you need to do a wash, DO NOT use dishwashing liquid! Use this other common household cleaner instead…
How to Make Your Garden Hose Last
A good garden hose should last five to 10 years, but many home owners replace a hose every year or two because of leaks, cracks...
