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How to turn on end-to-end encryption on a Ring Video Doorbell
By Mike Prospero last updated
Don't want anyone else seeing your Ring Video doorbell footage? Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.

Don't ruin your patio! 7 steps experts say you must take before the first frost
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to safeguard your yard as we head into the colder months, with professional advice on cleaning, covering and storing your outdoor furniture.

Never use bleach in your birdbath — this cheap pantry staple is safer and more effective
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to safely clean your birdbath using just one common household ingredient.

Gardeners warned to look out for mushrooms in their lawn — here's what to do
By Grace Dean published
Mushrooms are fairly harmless, but some types aren't. If you're worried whether the fungi popping up on your lawn is a problem, here's what to do.

People are using the 'cardboard method' to prepare garden beds for the winter — here's how it works
By Grace Dean published
Save time, money, and the planet

What to do if your neighbor's tree is dropping leaves in your yard — according to an expert
By Grace Dean published
Find peaceful resolution with these expert tips

Homeowners urged to secure their yards for storms this weekend — here's what to do
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to secure garden furniture, fix vulnerable fences, and protect decking before storms cause damage.

You've been cleaning your aluminum pan wrong — here's the $1 pantry staple that erases black marks
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to restore blackened aluminum cookware to its original shine using these easy cleaning methods.

Sticky cabinets? Cleaners say these 3 ordinary items fix it better than anything else
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to remove stubborn kitchen cabinet grease using common items you already have at home.

Gardeners: if you spot these little pink eggs, you should act fast to prevent an invasive species of snail
By Grace Dean published
If you spot clusters of pink eggs in your yard, it's a warning sign that an invasive species of snail is trying to take up residence. Here's what they mean and what to do if you spot them.
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