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9 Easy DIY Backyard Upgrades For Summer

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It’s finally summer again—the season of backyard barbecues, outdoor get-togethers and evenings spent eating dinner on the porch. As you’re anticipating these next few months of outdoor living, do you know how to prep your yard to look its best? […] Read More »

Misty white mold in my garden

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I recently started a vegetable garden using potting soil and organic blood meal. Things were going well until a week after transplanting them. The outside temperature suddenly plummeted and I was forced to keep them inside for a week. I […] Read More »

How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies In Your Home

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Fruit flies are common insects that are quick to ruin a picnic or invade a kitchen. Though not particularly resilient, the bugs are difficult to smack one by one. If you encounter several fruit flies, you’re probably in for a […] Read More »

How To Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally

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Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying pests; they can be direct hazards to your health, too. In addition to buzzing around and leaving itchy bites, the insects also carry deadly diseases. At the height of mosquito season with viruses like West Nile […] Read More »

DIY: Making a Headboard

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This weekend, we’re making a brand-spankin’-new headboard. As big a tackle as it may sound, it’s a relatively simple D.I.Y. with a lot of potential for expression. The toughest part is picking out what fabric you want. (And because this […] Read More »

DIY: Mason Jar Chandelier for Your Garden

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DIY: Mason Jar Chandelier Tutorial from Beryl Shereshewsky on Vimeo. — Series by Beryl Shereshewsky and Allegra Scarano; video by Beryl Shereshewsky, Allegra Scarano, Vivek Kemp and Brendon Schulze Tools: Electric drill with a 1½-inch circle drill bit Measuring tape […] Read More »