When it gets cold outside, bugs, rodents, and other pests want to get inside. We asked the experts for their best tips about keeping pests out—and what to do if they get past your defenses. via Stop Pests From Invading Your Home This Autumn – How to Keep Mice Out of Your House –...
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Parenting is hard work. Keeping little ones (with little attention spans) occupied is often half the battle. It doesn’t take long before children run to their parents looking for things to do. If you aren’t careful, keeping kids busy can put a major dent in the pocket book. Having a go-to list of frugal...
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One of the most difficult facets of doing any repair work yourself is figuring out how to keep round or slippery objects in place after gluing them. Home Repair show host Ron Hazelton suggests using a bicycle tube as a simple, cheap clamp for holding awkward-shaped objects in place. via Clamp Awkward or Slippery...
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We are currently in my favorite season, that being autumn. Not only do I love the fresh fall air, the rustling leaves and the cooler temps, but I just love the word ‘autumn’. Isn’t it neat? I think the reason I love it the most, though, is that it’s a restful time. It’s a...
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Raking leaves is a pain, and bagging them might be even worse—especially if you don’t have an extra pair of hands to hold the trash bag open. This rack, which you can build in one afternoon from PVC and a few spring clamps, will hold your leaf sack open and get you on your...
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Whether you bag them or burn them, you have to tame the scattered mess of leaves on your lawn. These tools and tips will you fight the falling foliage. via 8 Smart Ways to Beat the Leaves This Fall – Popular Mechanics.
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I am that neighbor who turns off her lights and closes the curtains, hoping the kids won’t hear the movie I’m watching blaring inside. It’s not that I’m a stingy person, or that I’m some crank who hates holidays focused on kids. Who doesn’t find it absolutely adorable when a three-year-old in a tutu...
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A major part of how I cut my electric bill by a third* was swapping out old incandescent light bulbs to CFLs, which use less energy and last longer. On paper, the CFLs are better in every way, but apparently, Unpluggd says there are some times when you shouldn’t use them. via When Should...
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My wife and I have been homeowners for nearly twenty years. In that time, we’ve done a lot of home improvement ourselves. But we’ve also learned when it’s best to hand projects to the pros. (To be honest, this is most of the time.) It’s great to be able to do small jobs yourself,...
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When I worked in the Wellness Department at the local co-op, one of the most common requests from customers was how to naturally ease stomach pain. From mothers with colicky babies to cancer patients, I’ve helped dozens of people choose the most effective and safest remedy for stomach problems. via 12 Natural Remedies for...
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