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Aged Patina: How to Make Your Garden Look Older

Old gardens have a sense of history developed through centuries of loving care. Capture that ageless elan much faster with these tips and tricks.

6/5/2024

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Five Reasons I Prefer Country Life

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Yes, You Can Grow Roses—It’s Not as Complicated as You Think

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Yes, You Can Grow Roses—It’s Not as Complicated as You Think

Expert rosarians bust common myths and reveal secrets for lush, healthy blooms.

5/26/2024

Winter Is Coming ... and We Need a Furnace!

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Winter Is Coming ... and We Need a Furnace!

Whether it’s a debt, a loan, or a laundry problem, Mary Hunt provides suggestions and answers to her readers.

5/23/2024

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Short on Growing Space? Think Higher

Hanging baskets of flowers, ivies, herbs, fruits, and vegetables add instant beauty—and maximize garden space. They’re also ideal for apartments.

5/15/2024

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Columbine Flowers

Columbine flowers do not bloom for very long but if you pinch off flowers as they fade, the plant may produce more flowers.

6/6/2024

How to Break the Bad Habit Killing Your Finances

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Mary Hunt

How to Break the Bad Habit Killing Your Finances

Cooking for yourself and your family has a host of benefits for your wallet and your health.

6/6/2024

Battling the Bad Bugs: How to Get Ahead of Garden Pests

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Battling the Bad Bugs: How to Get Ahead of Garden Pests

As the garden finally moves into the height of growing season, the pest pressure increases exponentially. Put down the bug spray, and read on.

6/5/2024

Beneficial Bugs: Not All Insects Are Pests

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Beneficial Bugs: Not All Insects Are Pests

Plant it and they will come—bugs by the hundreds. But don’t shriek, they may be friendly. Let’s meet the white hats of the insect world.

6/5/2024

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Sandy Lindsey

Aged Patina: How to Make Your Garden Look Older

Old gardens have a sense of history developed through centuries of loving care. Capture that ageless elan much faster with these tips and tricks.

6/5/2024

Potatoes in the Dishwasher? Let the Debate Commence!

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Mary Hunt

Potatoes in the Dishwasher? Let the Debate Commence!

Using the dishwasher to wash potatoes is a good idea. Only very select products can waterproof suede.

6/4/2024

Time to Settle the Argument: Here’s the Best Spot to Place the TV

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Time to Settle the Argument: Here’s the Best Spot to Place the TV

There is an optimal place for your TV is somewhere with no sun glare.

6/3/2024

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Build a Picket Fence

The first step is to contact your local building department and ask if there are building code requirements and permits needed to build a fence.

6/3/2024

Are Your Credit and Debit Cards Making You Fat?

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Mary Hunt

Are Your Credit and Debit Cards Making You Fat?

It’s easier to spend more money when you are swiping, and it’s no different with food.

6/3/2024

Ask Angi: How Do I Handle Fire Emergencies?

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Ask Angi: How Do I Handle Fire Emergencies?

Your first line of defense against a fire is to have working smoke detectors.

6/3/2024