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Homeowner placing stink bug traps in a garden during golden hour to prevent fall invasion.

Seasonal trapping strategies to prevent stink bug invasions

Around August 15, homeowners should be setting traps outside, long before most even consider the annual stink bug invasion.

Ingrid Larson·June 10, 2026

Expertly designed wire mesh barrier successfully prevents a squirrel from reaching ripe tomatoes in a beautiful home garden.

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Wildlife experts share how to keep squirrels out of your garden

To truly keep squirrels out of a garden, wire mesh must be spaded four inches deep into the ground and covered with earth.

Ingrid Larson·June 4, 2026

A homeowner shines a flashlight on a black widow spider with a red hourglass marking in a dark corner of a garage.

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How to Get Rid of Black Widow Spiders Now

Despite their fearsome reputation, a black widow spider bite is generally not lethal to healthy adult humans, according to NC State News .

Ingrid Larson·June 2, 2026

Jonathan Scott's kitchen organization and cleaning tips demonstrated with a sparkling faucet and neatly arranged kitchen essentials.

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Jonathan Scott shares smart kitchen organization and cleaning tips

Jonathan Scott, a celebrity synonymous with grand home transformations, recently revealed a surprisingly simple faucet cleaning hack: submerge its head in white vinegar for 10 to 20 minutes HouseBeaut

Ingrid Larson·May 30, 2026

A single yellow dandelion in a lawn, highlighted by the warm glow of a fall sunset, symbolizing effective weed control.

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Optimal Way to Control Dandelions

Applying glyphosate in the fall, after crops are removed, can achieve approximately 80% control of dandelions, according to NDSU Agriculture .

Ingrid Larson·May 30, 2026