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The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is a popular houseplant, beloved for its hand-shaped leaves and ability to thrive in the low light that often exists indoors. Asian legend has it that this tropical plant brings its owner good luck and financial success. So what does it mean when your money tree leaves are turning brown? Are you doomed to bad luck? Of course not! You just need to figure out what’s going on. Growing healthy plants is science, not magic. Here are some possible causes of those brown leaves, along with solutions to get them green again.

6 Reasons Why Your Money Tree Leaves Are Turning Brown, and How to Fix It

There are plenty of benefits to air-drying your clothes rather than tumbling them in the dryer. It’s the more economical and environmentally friendly option, plus it can help reduce wrinkles, static cling, and wear and tear. So, it’s the smarter way to dry your things, right? Well, sometimes the dryer is actually the more ideal method for certain fabrics.

5 Things You Should Never Air-Dry

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A LAWN care expert has revealed the easy way to get a lush lawn this summer – and it’s probably in your bin. Most of us go out of way to buy lawn fertiliser from garden centres which typically cost around £20 a bag. But one gardening pro has revealed you don’t need to spend […]

I’m a lawn expert – the secret and free fertiliser hiding in your rubbish that will make your grass grow thick and lush

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You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

Moving can be a daunting experience, whether you’re setting up a new apartment, house, or going off on your own for the first time in a dorm room. There are a few basics you will absolutely need: toilet paper, eating utensils, a phone charger, pillows, and sheets among them.

If You’re Ready for a Bed Refresh, Aldi Has You Covered (Literally)

Summer’s not quite over yet, meaning there are still opportunities to spend quality time outdoors. Take advantage of the warm weather to host guests for happy hour, grill up your favorite summer bites, and take in charming sunsets on your porch. Wherever and however you decide to spend the final days of summer, you deserve to enjoy it as comfortably as possible.

Our BHG Rocking Chair Makes Porches Cozy and Inviting, and It's on Sale at Walmart

Cockroaches sometimes enter homes through pipes and they often use the drain of your sink as a pathway, and it is also common for cockroaches to live in or near the drains of bathrooms and kitchens where they have access to water. Apart from being unpleasant, cockroaches bring dangerous germs, bacteria, and allergens with them.

How to Stop Cockroaches From Coming Up the Drain

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There are few things as annoying and dreadful as a fruit fly infestation. Whether you have them in your rental […]

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Overnight

Every gardener should know how to get rid of poison ivy when it pops up around the yard. If the sap from this plant comes in contact with your skin, a chemical called urushiol in the sap can cause unpleasant rashes and blisters that can last for weeks. The chemical can still cause rashes even after the plant is dead, so getting rid of poison ivy in your yard safely requires caution and perseverance.

How to Identify and Get Rid of Poison Ivy Safely

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The first step in understanding how often and how long to water grass is to choose the best type of grass for your lawn, depending on where you live. Some grasses, such as St. Augustine, will do better in drier locations, while others, like Kentucky bluegrass, need more moisture and cooler air to stay healthy. Properly caring for your grass—through aeration, using the correct mower blade height, and bringing in the best soil, among other things—also makes a difference in how well your grass grows.

How Often—and How Long—You Should Water Your Grass

If your refrigerator has a built-in ice maker, you probably use it frequently. Whether your freshly made ice keeps your water frosty during the day or serves as an after-dinner drink spruce up, the machine can stay busy and needs to be cleaned accordingly. Although modern fridges typically warn you when the water filter needs to be changed, they don’t tell you when the ice maker needs a good scrubbing—so cleaning out the ice maker is often a neglected household chore.

How to Clean Your Fridge’s Ice Maker

We know all too well the pain (literally) of logging long hours on your feet in ill-fitting footwear. Tired of dealing with aching arches and shin splints after a day spent running errands or a weekend in the garden pruning new buds and pulling weeds, we set out on a mission to find a new pair of supportive and comfy shoes we could wear for all our tasks. Luckily, Amazon’s list of best-selling sneakers ended up being the perfect place to start our search.

9 Best-Selling Sneakers That Are Comfortable to Walk and Garden in, According to Real Shoppers

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As exciting as a vacation can be, preparing you home for it can still be stressful. From arranging to have the mail taken in to making sure your plants stay watered while away, the pre-trip chore list can seem never-ending. To add to it, factors such as weather are out of your control—which means setting your thermostat correctly can be a challenge.

Here's What Temperature to Set Your Thermostat When You Go on Vacation

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

Your home’s entryway is the first room that sets the tone for what's inside and to leave a good first impression for guests. Despite this, the space can often be overlooked and can quickly accumulate the clutter of shoes, jackets, bags, and small miscellaneous objects. To avoid this, consider pieces that not only keep you organized but provide a stylish accent. Our Better Homes & Garden furniture collection at Walmart has so many finds that check those boxes, including the unique Springwood Entryway Hall Tree that’s on sale.

This Practical BHG Piece Elevates Entryways and Offers Tons of Storage, and It’s on Sale

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Some of the latest additions to the Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart collection tie seamlessly into major current design trends—and maybe even create a few trending looks of their own. These pieces use elements (think popular fabrics and silhouettes) that will help you transform and update your space in a way that feels both of-the-moment and lasting. Here are a few of our favorite design looks of the year so far—and the Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart pieces that can help you bring the look home.

8 Brand-New Walmart Finds that Showcase Some of the Year’s Top Trends

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When shopping for a home, you’re probably not thinking about potentially invasive plants on the properties you’re looking at. But it turns out you likely should be.

If You Spot This Invasive Plant in Your Yard, You May Have a Major Problem

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I’ve Been Using This Robot Pool Vacuum to Pick Up Algae and Debris All Summer, and It’s Now $400 Off

This summer marks year three of us having a pool, and it has certainly been a learning curve. My partner and I have gone through one...

I’ve Been Using This Robot Pool Vacuum to Pick Up Algae and Debris All Summer, and It’s Now $400 Off

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