Home Maintenance
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Hearth & Home
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

Hearth & Home
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

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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

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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

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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