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How Soil Amendments Can Improve Your Garden
Bob Vila· 7 hours agoYou also can shred paper or cardboard to add to the compost pile as a carbon source. Good for: Sheet mulching in the off-season to smother weeds and...
How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal
Bob Vila· 7 hours agoIs your garbage disposal not working? Understanding the most common causes for clogs and how to fix them will keep money in your wallet, rather than...
How to Install a Storm Door
Bob Vila· 7 hours agoStorm door installation is a DIY job that yields multiple benefits: It enhances your entryway, boosts home energy savings, and improves home security....
How to Clean a Toilet Tank
Bob Vila· 7 hours agoFill the tank up to the overflow tube (the tube connected to the flush valve) with equal parts water and white vinegar. Depending on the size of your...
How to Clean a Bathtub in 7 Simple Steps
Bob Vila· 8 hours agoA leisurely soak in a hot bath can soothe the stresses of the day, unless your dirty bathtub is what’s stressing you out. Here's how to get your tub...
How to Mix Grout
Bob Vila· 8 hours agoIf you have a well or hard water in your area, use distilled water. Photo: istockphoto...leak water. If grout is too slack or liquid-y,, add more powder...
17 Types of Wildflowers Every Home Gardener Should Know
Bob Vila· 8 hours agoCommon Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) Photo: istockphoto.com A must-grow among the many different...
How to Clean Pewter
Bob Vila· 8 hours agoFor valuable pewter antiques, he says spring for the good stuff, which is Simichrome Polish. Fierman says that New York’s Little Elves...Fierman says....
Americana’s Dave Weigel answers your questions about the election
Semafor· 8 hours agoHarris race are knowable. And since we’re nearly 100 days out from the election, it felt like a good...
10 Types of Landscaping Rocks Every Homeowner Should Know
Bob Vila· 8 hours agoGenerally, 10 to 18 mm (about .4 to .7 inch) is the best size for driveways; it doesn’t look too...
