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How to make mulch with leaves
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to turn fallen leaves into valuable garden nutrients with just a lawnmower.

I had a ladybug infestation — here's the hack I found to deter them naturally
By Grace Dean published
Lots of ladybugs in your home? Yes, they're a bit of a nuisance, but here's a simple TikTok hack I've found that can deter them naturally — and you probably have everything you need already at home.

Experts recommend this $1 pantry staple to prevent your jeans from fading in the wash — here's why it works
By Grace Dean published
It works 'like a protective coating'

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
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