The Easiest Ways to Clean Up Your Christmas Tree’s Sap and Needles
Photo: Ink Drop (Shutterstock) Now that Christmas is over and 2023 is nearly here, many people are taking their holiday decorations down, and putting them away for the year. But…
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Why You Should Slice the Potatoes for Your Next Mash
There are a lot of ways to prepare mashed potatoes, and almost all of them are valid (even, or especially, the microwave method). Most mashed potato recipes start the same…
Use Nature for Free Christmas Decorations
Photo: Sergey Mikheev (Shutterstock) Looking to save money on holiday decorations this year? Along with reusing (or repurposing) pieces you have from previous years, you can freshen up your festive…
These Houseplants Don’t Need Pots With Drainage
Photo: Bozhena Melnyk (Shutterstock) Most houseplants need to be potted in a container with some type of drainage. If water doesn’t have a way of exiting the pot, it will…
The Best-Smelling Types of Live Christmas Trees
Photo: Happy Hirtzel (Shutterstock) So, you’ve decided to bring a live tree into your home for a few weeks. How festive! Now, it’s time to determine what type of Christmas…
Consider These Tree Maintenance Costs Before Buying a New House
Photo: Kai Moon (Shutterstock) When you’re on the hunt for the perfect house (or at least one that’s available in your price range), there are plenty of things to consider,…
13 Plants You Probably Shouldn’t Even Try to Grow Indoors
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Reasons to avoid: Some varieties cause a rash The many varieties of bonsai tree are delightful, and we humans love anything that comes in mini form, trees…
There’s a Better Way to Peel an Orange, According to TikTok
Photo: Aleksei Lazukov (Shutterstock) Oranges are a pain in the ass. First off, they’re wildly inconsistent. Sometimes, they’re heaven. Other times, they’re flavorless mush. Of course, to even find out,…
Don’t Throw Out Your Fall Mums
Photo: image17 (Shutterstock) When summer begins to wind down, there are a few telltale retail signs that fall is approaching: Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations take over the seasonal aisles…
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