House Digest

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

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Although not a traditional time for planting, these are the fruits that can still be sown this month

5 Fruits You Can Actually Plant in July in Your Yard — Ideas to Grow Now for New Season Crops

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Homes & Gardens

Deadheading is simple, effective, and can benefit lots of plants throughout the summer

7 plants to deadhead in July – for an abundant display of blooms to enjoy

A healthy pillow is key to getting a good night's sleep. There's a simple way to use a shoe to figure out if yours is still good or if you need to replace it

Why You Should Use A Shoe To See If Your Pillow Needs To Be Replaced

Using humane mice traps is a great way to deal with unwanted rodents, but be sure you're changing out your bait -- read on to find out why.

Why Reusing The Same Bait For Mice Is Doing More Harm Than Good

Shoe organizers are commonplace, but this household item could be cluttering your space and ruining your style. Here are better solutions to store your shoes.

Here's Why Your Shoe Organization System Is Ruining Your Aesthetic (& What To Do About It)

Is your bird feeder getting emptied at night? This rarely-seen critter could be the one gobbling up all the birdseed before your feathered friends get to it.

This Rarely-Seen Animal Could Be Emptying Your Bird Feeder At Night

Skunk weed is certainly an interesting plant that grows in boggy areas, but there are many reasons you'll want to remove it from your garden.

The Reason You Should Kill Skunk Weed (& It's Not The Smell)

Real Homes

Wondering what plants to prune in August? We asked a gardening expert for their top tips plus info on what pieces of greenery to avoid pruning this month

The 7 plants to prune in August — and the 2 pieces of greenery you shouldn't touch

Is your oven making strange and unusual sounds? If you notice this noise, our expert explains that it could be a major red flag that deserves your attention.

The Sound That Your Oven Is Making That Might Be A Major Red Flag

If your plants aren't growing quite how you expected, you may be able to get them back on track. Here is expert advice from House Digest's master gardener.

Why Your Plants Are Growing In Abnormally (And What To Do About It)

A stinky garden hose is never pleasant. There could be a number of reasons yours is letting off a foul odor. Here we explore a few and how to fix the problem.

If Your Garden Hose Is Giving Off A Foul Smell, Here's What It Could Mean

It's always great to reduce your waste, and it's even better when you can repurpose these trash-destined items into something useful for your home.

11 Common Kitchen Items You Should Repurpose & Reuse Instead Of Tossing

Pineapple weed can be a real problem for your yard, but there are several simple steps you can take to prevent it from ruining your landscaping.

How To Get Rid Of The Invasive Pineapple Weed Taking Over Your Yard

It's grilling season and your grates might need a little TLC to keep them looking and working their best. You can do that with this chemical-free cleaning hack.

The Chemical-Free Cleaning Hack For Good As New Grill Grates

You might be inclined to remove dead trees from your yard, but there are some benefits they bring that you should consider before having them taken down.

Why You Should Consider Leaving That Dead Tree In Your Yard Alone

Many people default to using bags while organizing their home. Here's why you should consider another strategy or method the next time you declutter.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Bags To Declutter Your Home

Your kitchen probably already has the primary ingredient needed to effectively get that unwanted grease off of your well-used cast iron skillet.

The Pantry Ingredient That Cleans Caked-On Grease On Cast Iron Skillets In No Time

Chicago, IL

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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.

18 Plants That Will Attract Both Hummingbirds & Butterflies To Your Yard

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