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Pine cones as decor around the house is pretty common. Whether they're sitting in a bowl, decoration for the holidays, or part of a wreath hanging on your door, we think of them mostly as decoration. You can even buy them online or in stores in various sizes. Obviously, pine...

Three Reasons Why You Should Hang a Pine Cone Outside of Your House

House Digest

If you live in an area with bears, then you know how important it is to prevent them from paying you a visit. Be sure to not skip this specific cleaning task.

Don't Delay This Summer Cleaning Chore Or Risk Bears Invading Your Backyard

You might think giving baby birds a bowl of milk is an avian act of kindness, but there are better ways to help them. Here's why milk isn't a great choice.

Should You Leave A Bowl Of Milk Out For Baby Birds?

If you have a stovetop coffee maker, you know how burned coffee and limescale can develop over time. Learn about the right way to clean yours.

The Right Way To Clean Stovetop Coffee Makers For The Best Tasting Cup

If your goal this summer is to attract as many hummingbirds and butterflies to your outdoor space, here's a list of plants you'll want to add.

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

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

In my time writing about abandoned dogs, I’ve seen people leave them on the road, tie them up somewhere, or just dump the poor pups in a box. However, I have never quite seen anyone cruelly place puppies in a plastic container that makes it extremely difficult for them to move, breathe, or do anything.

Woman Notices A Moving Container On Her Lawn, Then Discovers A Shocking Surprise Inside

Mow your yard at the right time for a host of benefits. From healthy turf growth to less lawn maintenance, timing matters when it comes to mowing. Lawn grass responds to mowing by using available resources to push up new growth and lengthen leaf blades. Mow at the right time for your turf, and it is more likely to form a dense carpet of self-sustaining grass.

When Is the Best Time to Mow Your Lawn?

Georgia State

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Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

Daily Coffee Press

A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

It's time to break out your patio umbrella and enjoy a bit of shade outdoors. But, how can you keep your umbrella safely weighed down? Read more here.

What You Should Be Using To Safely Weigh Down A Patio Umbrella Stand

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Dengarden

People are so jealous and he can't help them.

Florida Gardener's Lemon Tree Grows Like a Weed and People Are Baffled by the Reasoning

Is bromine really a safer alternative to chlorine for your swimming pool? We asked the Brand President of America's Swimming Pool Company to weigh in.

The 'Safer' Chlorine Alternative You Should Think Twice About Using In Your Pool

All across the Northeast, hydrangeas are in full bloom. In fact, this year they’re having one of the most beautiful seasons we've seen in recent years—a phenomenon that’s drawing tourists, gardeners, and plant-lovers alike to visit the Northeast and New England in the hopes of seeing the photo-worthy landscapes firsthand.

Hydrangeas Are Having a Extra-Stunning Season—Here’s Why

Snake plants are low-maintenance in their requirements for sun, water, and fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can damage plants, so here's how to avoid that.

This Is How Often You Should Be Fertilizing Your Snake Plant To Avoid Overdoing It

Don't toss those old milk jugs out just yet. Instead, grab a few kitchen tools and turn them into easy-to-use watering cans for your houseplants.

Don't Toss Old Milk Jugs When You Could Reuse Them For Houseplants Like This

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

If you suspect you have a chinch bug infestation in your yard, try out this coffee can trick to be sure. Also learn about some of the caveats to this hack.

Use A Coffee Can Trick To Test Your Lawn For Chinch Bug Infestation

Because of hydrangea's beauty, they’re a pretty versatile and common flower to grow in a garden, but they’re also pretty sensitive—and their best qualities go to waste once they wilt. There are plenty of reasons a hydrangea might begin to wilt. One of the primary causes is...

Are Your Hydrangeas Drooping? This Gardening Pro Shares How to Fix It

Should you clean your oven while it's still warm or once it's cooled down? Our expert weighs on the difference, and when one method is preferred over the other.

Cleaning A Hot Vs. Cold Oven: What's The Difference & Which Is Best?

A-Z-Animals

Hummingbirds are very fast animals. Their wings beat 80 times per second, and their heart beats up to 1,260 beats per minute. But their wings and circulatory systems aren’t the only things that are speedy. Hummingbirds have one of the fastest metabolisms of any animal on the planet. In fact, their metabolisms are over 75 […]

Are Your Garage Lights Luring Hummingbirds Inside? Here's What You Should Know

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