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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.

I just discovered the ‘nonstick driveway’ hack for clearing snow — and it works every time
By Cynthia Lawrence last updated
This simple ‘nonstick driveway’ trick for clearing snow is a game-changer — and everything you need is in your kitchen.

This $3,000 robot proves you can buy more time — I went a full season with this automatic lawn mower
By Dave LeClair last updated
This robot lawn mower gets you the one thing money can't buy: more time.

The common snow blower mistake that’s making your cleanup harder this winter
By Cynthia Lawrence published
If you want to make light work of clearing snow this season, be sure not to make this common blower mistake.
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