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7 essential home checks to do before every vacation
By Kaycee Hill last updated
This guide shows how to prevent common plumbing disasters before leaving home, from checking drains to shutting off the main valve.

How to choose the right cooling fan for your space and needs
By Kaycee Hill published
Choose your cooling fan based on room size, space constraints, noise requirements, and whether you need personal cooling or whole-room circulation.

Don't let summer heat kill your roses — here's how to save them
By Kaycee Hill published
Summer is make-or-break time for your roses, here's how to help them thrive.

How to protect your plants during a watering ban
By Kaycee Hill published
Use mulching, water collection, smart plant placement, and drought-resistant varieties to maintain garden health during water restrictions.

How to mosquito-proof yourself this summer — 7 simple tips
By Kaycee Hill published
Reduce your mosquito appeal by managing body heat, sweat, and scent while using targeted repellents based on your specific risk factors.

People are spreading yogurt on their windows to beat the heat this summer — and there's a scientific reason
By Millie Fender published
People are covering their windows with this common breakfast ingredient to save them from the heatwave.

Mystery bites? How to identify what's really biting you (even if you see nothing)
By Kaycee Hill published
If you're waking up with mysterious bites but no visible bugs, these are the most common culprits.

You can save heat-damaged plants with coconut sugar — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
If your plants are feeling the effect of a summer heatwave, this simple home hack restores them to full health.
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