Zinnias are easy-growing summer flowers that can shine in cutting gardens, container plantings, and ornamental beds alike. These colorful, versatile blooms are available in a variety of shades, including hues of orange, yellow, red, purple, pink, and white. But what…

Fungus gnats—pesky little insects that infest your houseplants—can be difficult to control once they’re established. To combat them, home gardeners have tried everything from bottom watering to sticky traps to home remedies that spread via social media. We wondered about…

Cleaning the toilet can be dreadful. It’s a task we often put off until the weekend or right before last-minute guests arrive. Though cleaning your bathroom can be a pain, there’s many toilet bowl cleaners that can make the task…

| Published on Jul 24, 2024 Why do some people have no problem keeping a clean home 24/7, while others can’t even keep the laundry done when all other things (like work) are equal? While you might think the first…

If your shingled roof is old, leaking, or needs a style update, painting the shingles may seem like a good idea. Paint revives and protects other exterior parts of the home, so can you paint shingles, too? Generally, you should…

Whether you have a balcony, patio, or large backyard, there is plenty of outdoor decor you can add to spruce up your space. While these items can be expensive, we’ve found a hidden Amazon section with the most affordable pieces…

Composting or recycling food scraps is a great way to reduce trash going into landfills and is even required by law in many cities nationwide and in the entire state of California. While many people rely on municipal compost drop-offs,…