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A man demonstrates gardening tips, including bug prevention and clever planting techniques.

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These simple backyard tricks show how to fight slugs and make yardwork a lot easier

Someone refilling a shampoo bottle.

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Cut-open shampoo bottle sparks debate over the 'last 10%' left behind

A hand with dirt on the fingers is positioned over a dusty solar panel surface.

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New homeowner stuck with inherited solar lease asks how to make the panels produce less power

This TikToker shared a genius way to repurpose your favorite beauty packaging and extend the life of your products.

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Woman reveals clever tip using old beauty product containers: 'I love doing this'

A woman with glasses holds a green watering can in a backyard, with packets of seeds visible in her other hand.

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Gardener unleashes nematodes on her 'mortal enemy' after Japanese beetles ravage rose bush

A person loading a white towel into a washing machine with a basket of laundry nearby.

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Fed up with $2,000 machines that die in years, buyers say one no-frills washer still rules in 2026

A person in a hat takes a selfie near a garden bed made from logs filled with soil and surrounded by greenery.

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Gardener gets creative with backyard logs to save rotten raised bed for one more season

A variety of green and red tomatoes arranged in a dish and a woven basket.

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Gardener reveals why you should always pick your tomatoes right before a big storm

A person with yellow-tinted glasses discusses composting while holding a bag of worms outdoors.

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Compost bin not breaking down properly? A bag of worms may be the best fix, gardener says

A man points at a large wooden frame in a backyard with swings and fruit trees in the background.

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Backyard gardener says just 0.3 acres was enough for fruit trees, chickens, and a thriving food forest

A woman holds two carrots while using a rubber band, with kitchen supplies and plastic wrap visible in the background.

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Home cook reveals the simple baking swap replacing aluminum foil in the kitchen

A man waters plants in a greenhouse, demonstrating gardening techniques among vibrant greenery.

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No-dig gardener shares how to freshen up tomatoes in greenhouse heat