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This unexpected ingredient can help de-ice your sidewalk — what you need to know
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
I’ve just discovered a strange hack for de-icing snow — and it uses this popular healthy juice.

The surprising effects of using too much de-icing salt on your driveway
By Grace Dean last updated
How to keep things effective and eco-friendly

Your peace lily needs less water in the winter — here's how to help it thrive
By Madeleine Streets published
Don't overwater your peace lily this December — here's how to create the ideal environment for them to thrive.

How to start a snow blower the right way — step by step
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the step-by-step process to start gas and electric snow blowers correctly without flooding the engine or straining the starter.

Will walking on a frosty lawn ruin your grass? Here’s what the experts say
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Can you walk on a frosty lawn? Experts reveal why you’ll be making a big mistake.

Don’t let squirrels steal your bulbs — here’s how I keep them out of my planters
By Camilla Sharman published
Banish the bulb bandits: The simple trick to keep squirrels out of your bulb planters.

Freezing weather can destroy your sprinkler system — here's how to winterize it now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to drain your sprinkler system before winter to prevent costly freeze damage to pipes and valves.

In a pinch? Here's how to use table salt to de-ice your driveway this winter
By Camilla Sharman last updated
The emergency snow-melting hack that’s hiding in your pantry.
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