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Buzz Off! 10 Ways to Keep the Bugs Away this Summer

With warmer temperatures and increased foot traffic, has your home become bug central? (Gross!) Nothing ruins a get together like a creepy...

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Summer's Favorite Grilling Recipes

There are many perks to owning your own home, but the fun really begins when the weather heats up. Summer means playing outside, long bike...

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Weeding Out Common Gardening Mistakes

Misinformation and bad habits can be as persistent as weeds for both new and seasoned gardeners. We're all learning, right?

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Hosting Tips for Your Housewarming Party

Becoming a homeowner is a big deal and having your first house is so exciting. Once you’re all settled in and everything is just the way...

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Smart Technology for Your Home

We live in a “smart” society. Technology has completely revolutionized the way we do business, keep in touch with family and friends, and...

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Companion Planting Creates Harmony in the Garden

If you don’t have a plentiful, pest-free garden, it could be that your plants are working against each other. Or perhaps they just aren’t...

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8 Steps to a Clean and Organized Garage (And only 6 are mandatory)

Clutter has a way of sneaking up on us, and garages are notorious for becoming catchalls for the little treasures we just don’t know what...

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Garden Starter: Raise Your Odds

If you are new to gardening, you’re probably craving a little success — some small, green or blooming sign that you can, in fact, do this....

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One-Day Home Improvement Projects Just in Time for Mother's Day

It’s Mother’s Day again. Mom gets flowers, maybe you put them in a vase, maybe in a planter. A store-bought greeting card and some...

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