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1 month ago | 
birdsandblooms.com | Karuna Eberl |Steve R. Alberts
Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Top 10 Trendy Teal Plants for Your Garden Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Published on Feb. 26, 2025 Teal is an unexpected and stunning color for landscapes. Try growing these teal plants for a bright and trendy look.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
birdsandblooms.com | Karuna Eberl |Steve R. Alberts
Why You Should Grow ServiceberryBotanical name: Amelanchier spp.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
roadtrippers.com | Karuna Eberl |Steve R. Alberts
The most scenic mountain drives are also sometimes the most harrowing. Steep grades with hairpin curves, drop-offs, and little or no guardrails are pretty common, especially out west. Here are some tips on how to safely and tranquilly get to the top of the world—and back down.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
birdsandblooms.com | Karuna Eberl |Steve R. Alberts
Perfect for adding long-lasting color and flair to moist, shady gardens, here's how to successfully grow and care for astilbe in your yard. How to Grow an Astilbe PlantCommon name(s): false spirea, false goat’s beard, Chinese astilbeScientific name: Astilbe spp.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
Termites can pose grave dangers to our homes. Here's how to know when it's time to hire an inspector, and what to know about the process. A few years ago, I was fixing up a live-aboard boat with a termite infestation. The deeper we dug into the walls, the more pockets of them we found. It was a monumental hassle to address, but it was also amazing to see how enormous a colony could be without the whole boat collapsing into the sea.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
Wasps are vital members of the natural community, but they can be dangerous nesting on our homes. Here are keys to safe nest removal and prevention. Wasps are, for the most part, harmless. Of the 18,000 or so species in North America, only a few present a risk to humans. The rest help keep insect populations like aphids and spiders in check, plus are important pollinators, helping our gardens, crops and wildlands flourish.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
From home backup to mobile workshops and camping, we put the Delta Pro 3 power station with 240V to the test. Here's how it worked. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. We’re in the process of customizing a classic camper for a colleague.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
With record home equity levels, you might qualify for a loan to remodel the kitchen or build a garage — but is it worth it? Here's how to know. If you own a home, chances are it’s worth more now than it was just a few years ago. According to CoreLogic, home equity levels have increased by about $28,000 on average just in the last year. This led my partner and I to consider a home equity loan to build a workshop.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
We tested this luxuriously large pool from Intex. Here's what we learned. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. Ever since I moved away from California, I’ve missed having a swimming pool in the backyard. Lounging in the water was my strategy for surviving the sweltering summers. It also created happy memories that I fondly remember today.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
This soap hack claims to keep flies and mosquitoes away. We asked four experts for their take on whether it's a clean fix or a dirty trick. With summer outdoor activities in full swing, everyone’s looking for ways to keep mosquitoes, flies and other pests at bay — and Irish Spring soap is a perennial trending solution.
