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Forget fertilizer — pasta water could be the secret to giving your tomato plants a boost. Here’s why

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Pasta water for tomatoes? Why this leftover ingredient is a great boost for your plants this summer.

Gardening
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Homeowners urged to mosquito-proof their yards this summer with one simple garden lighting trick

By Camilla Sharman Published

Stop mosquitoes from ruining your summer — use this one garden trick to reclaim your patio.

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Gardening
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Why your tomatoes won’t turn red in the heat — and when you should pick them

By Camilla Sharman Published

Stop waiting for your tomatoes to turn red in a heatwave — here’s when you should pick them.

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Gardening
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Amazon Alexa was down: outage affecting security systems and more

By Scott Younker Last updated

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant appears to be suffering an outage affecting the ability to contact systems.

Home Security
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Forget pulling weeds — this one unlikely item in your toolbox can make all the difference

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Tired of pulling weeds? This one DIY tool you already own could make light work of a back-breaking task this summer.

Gardening
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IKEA just dropped a sleek cooler that will be my summer essential — and it's just $40

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

I discovered this sleek IKEA cooler basket that will instantly spruce up my summer outings — here's why.

Outdoors
Ants on baseboard
Expert shares unusual household item to prevent ants from invading your home this summer

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Dealing with pesky ants? Homeowners are being told to use this one bathroom item that could help stop ants in your home this summer.

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Forget coffee grounds — try this unusual item to banish skunks in your yard immediately

By Cynthia Lawrence Last updated

Ditch the coffee grounds — this is the secret scent that instantly repels skunks in your yard.

Gardening
Smoky haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes the visibility of the Empire State Building on June 7, 2023 in New York City. New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the fires continues to blanket the East Coast.
5 ways to protect yourself (and your home) from wildfire smoke right now

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Battling wildfire smoke? Here are some practical ways to protect yourself and your home, and to help you breathe easy.

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This $17 IKEA item got rid of my hallway clutter in seconds — and upgraded my space

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

I discovered this IKEA find that made my hallway clutter disappear and saved space — and it’s only $17.

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