Wasps can be a deceptively tricky pest to deal with. While they can be great pollinators for the garden, if you’re dealing with a wasp infestation outdoors or indoors, you may be looking for ways to get rid of them. For homeowners hoping to wait them out, it's best...

How Long Do Wasps Live? What You Should Know Before Getting Rid of Them

While bats are skilled insect killers (and great for keeping mosquitoes away), they aren't a critter you want living inside your home. Bats can carry dangerous diseases like rabies, so it's best to (carefully) relocate them in the event of an infestation. Here's what you need to know about identifying...

How to Get Rid of Bats From Your Home Safely and Keep Them Away for Good

Dealing with stains on your clothing is never fun, but grass stains are probably the biggest party pooper of them all. “Grass stains are difficult to remove because they contain chlorophyll, which is a pigment that likes to bond to the fibers of a garment,” says James Joun, co-founder and chief operating officer of on-demand laundry and dry cleaning pickup and delivery company Rinse.

How to Remove Grass Stains From Your Clothes Fast Before the End of Summer

There are plenty of traditional bathroom colors to choose from. You can opt for neutrals, for example, to create a beige bathroom, a classic bathroom shade. Eggshell bathrooms are also another go-to favorite that create a soothing atmosphere in the bathroom. However, there are several shades you should try to...

5 Paint Colors You Should Never Use in a Bathroom, Designers Warn

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Fall is a transitional period for your lawn between the mid-summer slump and upcoming winter dormancy. It's an important recovery time that nourishes and cleans up your lawn. These fall lawn care maintenance tips will prepare your grass for a vigorous start next spring. Remove Leaves. Fall weather drops leaves,...

10 Fall Lawn Care Maintenance Tips for a Thriving Lawn This Season and Beyond

You’re diligent about separating your dark clothes from light-colored clothes to prevent discoloring the latter, but what about some TLC for your favorite black concert T-shirt?. You’ll have to add some anti-fading techniques to your laundry routine if you want that top and the rest of your black clothes...

How to Wash Black Clothes the Right Way to Keep Them From Fading

Florist mums, unlike garden mums, only last a single season. But, they surely make up for it with a long-lasting and spectacular display of flowers all through the fall and in mild climates even into the winter—provided you give them proper care. Whether your mums are planted in garden...

How to Keep Your Mums Alive and Thriving All Season Long With 5 Expert-Backed Tips

You probably have a bunch of unused plastic containers lying around in miscellaneous drawers around your home and trust us, we totally have been there. It's hard to find space for these containers, and even harder to figure out what the heck to do with them. Well, you're in luck....

5 Clever Ways to Reuse Plastic Containers You Probably Never Thought Of

When nights grow cooler, you walk into the garden one morning and find your newly planted mums mowed to the ground. You've likely been raided by foraging deer. Here are some eco-friendly ways to discourage them along with a list of other autumn bloomers that deer find less tasty. Do...

Are Deer Eating Your Mums? How to Protect Your Garden This Fall

Mums are the stars of the fall garden, and there's nothing that says autumn more than a front stoop covered in pots of big, rounded mums with their blooms covering their entire surface area. They form cheerful mounds of warm, jewel tone colors that perfectly complement the fall leaves gracefully dropping around them.

How Do You Care for Mums in Pots? 4 Essential Tips for Fall's Favorite Flower

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A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

This story is part of Home School, our complete guide to making your first home your own, where we share our first-hand and expert advice on everything you need to know to make your first home your best home. To learn more tips for settling into a new space, check out our full guide here.

4 Things You Should Double Check Before Signing Your First Lease, According to Pros

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Georgia State

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

The days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—which means the end of summer is in sight. As vacations come to a close and kids head back to school, it’s helpful to get prepared for this season of transition. One way to do so? A good, deep clean.

5 Areas You Need to Declutter Before Summer Ends, According to Expert Organizers

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

Hull, MA

Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

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How to Get Rid of Armyworms Fast Before They Ruin Your Grass

Some common causes of brown patches on your lawn include drought stress, dog urine, disease, or burning from too much sun or fertilizers. Armyworm caterpillars are...

How to Get Rid of Armyworms Fast Before They Ruin Your Grass

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