11 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas Using Products From Your Home

One gender-neutral costume that is both fun and easy to pull together is a wind-up doll. For this costume, first choose your most doll-like outfit (any type of doll will do, from cowboy to cabbage patch).

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Can Plants Cause Mold In The House?

If there’s one thing that mold loves more than anything, it’s humidity. While humidity is great for houseplants, it can do just as much harm as good. Your grow room is at high risk of mold problems if the humidity level exceeds 55% to 60%.

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How To Use Beneficial Nematodes For Indoor Plants

Beneficial nematodes kill everything from grubs, gnats, and cutworms to weevils, caterpillars, thrips, and beyond. They can kill over 200 pests that would otherwise disrupt your life and home and threaten your houseplants. Many homeowners and plant nurseries use beneficial nematodes to kill larvae before they hatch.

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Pros And Cons Of An Outdoor Pizza Oven

Arguably the most important benefit of having a pizza oven is the fact that it makes amazing pizza. Commercial pizza ovens reach upwards of 900 degrees, while the oven in your home reaches just over 500 degrees. This difference in temperature accounts for the difference in taste and texture between homemade pizza and the kind you get at a pizzeria.

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12 Vegetables And Herbs You Can Plant Outdoors In October

One of the best vegetables to plant in October is garlic. Garlic loves to begin its growth cycle in cool soil, which is why so many people choose to start it in October. It also thrives when temperatures are below 40 degrees for prolonged periods. These conditions all help it grow garlic you can harvest in late spring.

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10 Tips To Help Keep Your Indoor Monstera Plant Alive

Monstera plants don’t drink a ton of water, and this is because they like to be surrounded by moisture. Unfortunately, most homes are significantly drier than a Monstera plant would like. While you don’t need to find ways to increase the humidity in your home, you should ensure your Monstera stays moist.

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12 Ways To Make Thanksgiving Cleanup Easier

Sometimes the pots and pans you use to cook Thanksgiving food get crusted over and burnt. There is a lot of dairy and sugar cooked on this holiday, so don't be surprised if all your pans have a bit of crust that is hard to remove. 

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16 Things You Shouldn’t Put In Your Compost

Dairy products should never be added to your compost pile. For one, they tend to spoil and smell horrible after a while. This is particularly true when left outside in the sun. This scent can also attract animals.

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How To Prevent Leaves From Blowing Into Your Yard

The first question you need to ask yourself when trying to keep leaves off your grass is where are the leaves coming from. If the leaves are coming from your yard, you have a lot more control over the situation. If they are coming from your neighbor’s property, forests, or public lands, you will need to take different measures to keep the leaves off your lawn.

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13 Cheap DIY Halloween Decoration Ideas

When you imagine Halloween and fall decorations, the first thought that likely pops into your head is a pumpkin. Pumpkins and fall gourds are synonymous with this time of year. Whether you are carving pumpkins with family and friends, or displaying unique gourds on your front steps, these fall vegetables make for the perfect decorations.

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Best Materials To Use To Build A Clothesline

One of the most important questions you need to ask yourself when you build a clothesline is how long do you want it to last? You can put a makeshift clothesline up in a matter of minutes, but it is unlikely to last very long.

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Why Is My Garage Door So Loud?

Garage doors have several bolts and nuts that must stay tight to ensure a smooth, quiet performance. Over time, the nuts and bolts in your garage door can become loose after heavy use. You can tell that the nuts and bolts are loose if you hear your garage door rattle when you open and close it.

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How To Keep Stray Cats Off My Porch

Motion-activated sprinklers are more than enough to scare stray cats off your property. While it may sound cruel, motion-activated sprinklers are harmless and simply scare cats. These small, cheap sprinklers turn on when an animal or person comes within range.

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How To Alligator-Proof Your Yard

While alligators are aggressive predators, they are opportunistic and look for easy prey. They are less likely to pursue prey than crocodiles, and they instead typically look for an easy catch. You must remove things that may attract alligators to your yard.

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How Often Should You Replace Your Bedding?

Ideally, you should replace your sheets every 2-6 years or sooner as needed. Sheets with a low thread count must be replaced within 2-3 years in many cases. They wear out much faster and easily become thin and stained.

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First-Time Homeowners, Beware These Six House Types

After house hunting several properties and coming up empty-handed, it’s reasonable to lower the bar. Maybe you’re no longer adamant about a walk-in closet or double ovens. However, location is one factor you should think twice about before compromising.

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