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Seed saving guide — how to harvest, dry, and store seeds from your garden
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to collect, process, and store garden seeds for successful future planting.

This cleaning spray mistake is costing you money and ruining your surfaces
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to use cleaning sprays more effectively and safely in your home

How to winterize your above-ground pool
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn the essential steps and timing for properly winterizing your above-ground pool.

How to overseed your lawn in fall — and when to do it for the best results
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Thinking about overseeding your lawn this fall? We’ll show you exactly when and how to do it, so your grass comes back thicker and healthier.

An expert taught me about the 'five-zone rule' for keeping on top of clutter, and it's genius
By Grace Dean published
It turns out little and often is the way to go

People are using Coca-Cola to clean their gardening tools — here's why it's not a great idea
By Grace Dean published
Coca-Cola may be great at tackling rust, but should you really be using it on your gardening tools? Here's what a gardening expert has to say about the cleaning trend.

Expert reveals this 5-step routine for unpacking after vacation
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Don’t delay the inevitable task of unpacking with these expert tips to turn post-vacation chaos into calm.

Your kitchen has a secret cleaning weapon you never knew about — and it costs less than $1
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Seven household cleaning methods using lemons as natural alternatives to commercial chemical cleaners.
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