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How to Make Zinnias Bloom Again (and Again) Before Summer Ends

1 day ago | thespruce.com | Mary Marlowe Leverette

Key TakeawaysVery few summer annuals offer such a variety of colors and shapes of flowers as zinnias. Once you see those first vibrant blooms, you'll want to see more, more, more all summer long. Luckily, zinnias are easy to grow and just need a bit of care to keep your garden filled with flowers through the summer. Learn nine things that will keep zinnias blooming again and again, all summer long.
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk

1 day ago | thespruce.com | Mary Marlowe Leverette

Key TakeawaysOnce reserved for royalty, few other fabrics can offer the qualities and luxurious appearance and feel of silk. But also, it can wrinkle if it becomes damp while being worn or if it is not washed properly. Thankfully, removing wrinkles from silk can be done with a few simple steps. Learn how to get wrinkles out of silk clothes, bedding, and accessories without damaging it.
We Asked a Landscaper When It's OK to Reuse Mulch-Here's the Rule They Follow

1 day ago | thespruce.com | Ashley Chalmers

Key Points While there are definitely times you should replace your garden mulch, you don't necessarily have to do it every year. In fact, most gardeners will tell you it's better to top up your existing mulch rather than remove anything from previous seasons. This sounds easy enough, but we wanted to make sure we had our facts straight. We turned to a few experts to ask for their top mulch tips. Meet the Expert Can You Reuse Mulch Next Year?
7 Light Bulb Upcycles That Are So Clever, You'll Never Throw One Out Again

2 days ago | thespruce.com | Timothy Dale

Key PointsMost people throw light bulbs into the trash, but CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) and LEDs can be recycled to prevent adding to landfills. Used incandescent bulbs can also be recycled, but the large, glass globe on these bulbs is perfect for a variety of upcycling projects to decorate the home or make creative gifts for friends and family. Check out these seven things you can do with old light bulbs with just a little time, effort, and creativity.
You Have to Clean Your Gardening Tools for Healthy Plants-How to Get It Done in 10 Minutes

2 days ago | thespruce.com | Ashley Chalmers

Key Takeaways When it comes to tackling household chores, cleaning your gardening tools might not rank high on the list of what needs to get done at all, let alone urgently. They're just going to go right back in the dirt anyway, right? Perhaps, but if you want to maximize your tools' functionality and extend their usage, it's a good idea to give them a thorough clean somewhat regularly.
5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Silverfish Fast

3 days ago | thespruce.com | Ashley Chalmers

Key TakeawaysPests are never welcome in our homes, but there's something particularly unsettling about silverfish. These small, wingless insects aren't dangerous, but they're kind of gross and can be destructive. In an effort to figure out how to keep these critters at bay-or get rid of them if they've already invaded-we checked in with a few pros to find out their top tips. Meet the Expert What Are Silverfish?
6 Places You Should Never Use WD-40-It Could Cost You, Home Pros Say

4 days ago | thespruce.com | Timothy Dale

Key Points WD-40 can be a useful spray for keeping tools and parts of your home well-maintained, but not every surface or component is suitable for use with WD-40. In fact, many materials, appliances, and components can damaged or increase the risk of fire when exposed to WD-40. We spoke to home improvement experts to find out the six places you should never use WD-40, and where you can use it instead.
I Finally Learned How to Use My $18 Swiffer Mop the Right Way

5 days ago | thespruce.com | Jenny Hughes

Until a few months ago, I didn't own a mop. Sloshing water around on the floor with some rags on a stick that was repeatedly dipped in bucket of soapy water never seemed like it would actually clean the floors. I relied exclusively on the mop attachment on my robot vacuum to wipe the floors semi clean. And then I got a Swiffer combination wet and dry mop. I was initially skeptical; my memory of Swiffer was the dry mop my mother used in the early 2000s.
Will Coffee Grounds Kill Indoor Ants? A Pest Control Pro Spills the Beans

5 days ago | thespruce.com | Ashley Chalmers

Key Points If you've ever had an ant problem at home, you know how irritating it can be. They're incredibly stubborn little pests and it can be challenging to figure out which home hacks actually work. One natural solution people suggest is using coffee grounds to kill these little visitors-but does it actually work? According to our pros, it kind of depends. Read on to find out what they said does work, and what other things to keep in mind when you're on a mission to rid your home of ants.
Prime Day May Be Weeks Away, But We've Already Spotted the Best Deals Before the Main Event

5 days ago | thespruce.com | Kenedee Fowler

With summer on the horizon and July drawing near, it's that time of year when Amazon Prime members (us included) load their carts with discounted best-sellers-that's right, Prime Day is back and bigger than ever! Prime Day has turned into a shopping extravaganza with, for the first time, four days of deals. While we're anticipating great deals to come, we already found standouts from some of our favorite home brands, including Shark, Tineco, Tuft & Needle, and more.