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Home & Garden

End-of-summer home checklist: 11 tasks to do before fall

End-of-summer home checklist: 11 tasks to do before fall

  • Alora Bopray USA Today

Here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.

What are some home projects that improve everyday life?

What are some home projects that improve everyday life?

  • Angie Hicks Ask Angi

Saving just a little bit of time every day can make a big impact on your life over time.

Using a generator? Experts say keep these safety tips in mind

Using a generator? Experts say keep these safety tips in mind

  • Jalen Williams USA Today Network

Powering up a generator after a storm can be a lifeline, but experts urge caution. Here are some tips.

Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

  • Brandi D. Addison USA TODAY NETWORK

As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.

How to save garden seeds now and spend less on planting next spring

How to save garden seeds now and spend less on planting next spring

  • Paul Cappiello Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Louisville Courier Journal

If you’ve never collected your own seeds, it can seem a little intimidating. Where do you start?

Use these 3 kitchen scraps to help your garden thrive

Use these 3 kitchen scraps to help your garden thrive

  • Melissa Corbin Apartment Therapy

Don't throw away valuable scraps that can help your garden thrive. 

Want to host a yard sale this summer? Here's what to know

Want to host a yard sale this summer? Here's what to know

  • Lance Schulteis Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

One of the best ways to get rid of extra stuff also comes with the promise of making some cash.

Are fireflies lights flickering out? What experts say

Are fireflies lights flickering out? What experts say

    Here’s a closer look at what fireflies really are and how you can help keep their flickering lights shining.

    Ask Angi: How can homeowners make the most of their deck or porch this summer?

    Ask Angi: How can homeowners make the most of their deck or porch this summer?

      In the summer, decks and porches quickly become some of the most-used spaces around the home. Here's how to make the most of them.

      How to keep animals from wrecking your garden

      How to keep animals from wrecking your garden

        If birds, rabbits, squirrels, deer or burrowing pests have been beating you to your harvest, these are some of the best science-backed, non-harmful ways to push back.

        More homeowners are rejecting picture-perfect rooms

        More homeowners are rejecting picture-perfect rooms

          When Better Homes and Gardens reported recently that catalog-perfect and cookie-cutter interiors are out, many homeowners breathed sighs of relief.

          Should you buy annuals or perennials for your flower garden?

          Should you buy annuals or perennials for your flower garden?

            Here are some tips before you head to the garden center or nursery.

            Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

            Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

              In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs.  

              When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

              When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

                Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it's critical that you know when to prune them.

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                Movies & Television

                Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

                Peacock's ‘Crystal Lake’ series looks at what prompted ‘Friday the 13th’

                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

                Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

                5 movies to get excited about seeing in September

                5 movies to get excited about seeing in September

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                Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

                End-of-summer home checklist: 11 tasks to do before fall

                End-of-summer home checklist: 11 tasks to do before fall

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                Cold and flu: How long am I contagious?

                Cold and flu: How long am I contagious?

                Get Healthy. If a cold or the flu hits your household, it’s best to stay away from other people while you rest and recover, but just how long does it take until you’re out of the danger zone?

                Take back your back! 5 moves for a divine spine

                Take back your back! 5 moves for a divine spine

                Get Healthy. If your back hurts on the regular, you’re not alone. Here are five ways to take back your back.

                Is gluten-free right for me?

                Is gluten-free right for me?

                Get Healthy. Here’s how to figure out if going gluten-free is a good idea.

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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                8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

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