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How to Take Care of Winter Weeds
Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication.4U4ME/GETTY IMAGES Not … Continue reading
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5 Tricks to Keep Your Pipes from Exploding This Winter
New homeowners may have heard that winterization is important, but in the hubbub of your first year living in a home you own (finally!), it can be easy to overlook the need to prepare for the cold weather ahead. After … Continue reading
14 Hacks You Can Do Now to Make House Cleaning Go Faster
It’s the little things that get you every time. And that goes for your home, too. Stained porcelain, carpets, stinky appliances — they all hurt your home’s market value in the end. And, frankly, they’re no fun to look at … Continue reading
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Tagged bath, carpet, clean, cleanup, Cooking, copper, counter, countertops, dust, fixtures, floor, floors, garage, gleaming, grease, grime, hacks, paint, pets, polish, prevent, reduce, repair, resale, shine, soak, stainless, stains, stove, tips, tub, value, vinegar
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Why is my Grass Turning Brown?
Grass turns brown when roots can no longer grab nutrients or water from soil, or when soil doesn’t contain enough food or water. Here are the typical culprits, and tips on how you can green up your grass again. Drought/Heat … Continue reading
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Tagged brown grass, bugs, chemical, cinch bugs, damage, grass, green, green lawn, grubs, healthy, heat, heat wave, home ownership, lawn, lawn care, look, maintenance, mow, mowing, prevent, Summer, water, weather, weeds
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A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In
Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventative maintenance is key. When the last of summer’s heat is a faint memory, and you’re pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it’s time to tackle a … Continue reading
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7 Myths All New Homeowners Fall For
You’ve signed the closing papers and have your new house keys in hand. As you open the door to your exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — new life as a homeowner, steer clear of these seven common home ownership myths. Avoiding … Continue reading
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You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time & Money
Save your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage. You can’t swing a tool belt without hitting a website or TV network offering tips on taking care of your digs. Save money by watering your lawn at … Continue reading
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6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October
The temps are starting to drop; the smell of wood smoke is in the air. Temps are more chilly than warm. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid grief or … Continue reading
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