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Safe Lawn Weed Control Around Lakes and Rivers
Balance a beautiful lawn and yard with clean water best practices by following this advice from pros in the know.
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What to Know About HSPF Ratings
Buying a new heat pump but don't know HSPF means? Discover what HSPF is, why it's important and how it...
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10 Inexpensive Upgrades for a More Sustainable Home
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. In today's world, it's a lifestyle. Sustainable homes reduce their impact on the...
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11 Recycled Building Materials Made From Trash
Whether it's a pair of tattered jeans, a landfill-bound glass bottle or a bald tire, post-consumer waste is a massive...
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The Big Guide to Tiny House Living
For many, tiny house living is a simple, appealing option in a complicated world. If you're thinking of extreme downsizing,...
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How to Dispose of Household Items That Are Difficult To Get Rid Of
If you're tidying up and organizing your home, you'll probably come across some items you need to get rid of....
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Best Kit Homes for 2024
Kit homes can be a cost-effective way to build your perfect retreat, but be aware: Some assembly is required.
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10 Best Hydroponic Plants for Your Garden
How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.
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The 9 Best Garden Fertilizers You Can Get, According to a Horticulturist
Keep your flowers blooming, your plants green and lush, and your fruit and vegetable harvest plentiful with these best garden...
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Vermicomposting: A Beginner’s Guide
Try composting with worms to create a vermicompost superfood for your garden!
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How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers
Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.
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Best Off-Grid Water System Options for Your Cabin
Interested in an off-grid cabin, but not sure how to tackle the water problem? These are your options for water...
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What to Know About Solar Umbrellas
Solar umbrellas offer convenient access to alternative energy and a nice shady spot on your patio. What's not to love?
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Don’t Toss These Things, Repurpose Them Instead
You'll be amazed at what these repurposed items can do.
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12 Things to Consider Before Building a Tiny Home
So you’ve had enough of the big house, big yard and the responsibilities that come with that. You’ve got your...
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11 Things About Recycling That You Didn’t Know (But Should!)
Recycling is important to reduce the need for virgin materials. It can also be complicated and confusing. Find out things...
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Can You Recycle CDs, DVDs and Other Discs?
Despite the fact that CDs and DVDs are made of plastic, your local curbside recycling program is unlikely to accept...
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10 Things You Should Know About Recycled Electronics
The average lifespan of a laptop is two years, and a cell phone is even less. Here are a few...
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11 Things You Think Are Recyclable But They’re Not
Hold up—don't toss those empty containers in the recycling bin just yet! While it's great to recycle as much as...
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11 Natural Bug Repellents Worth Trying
Looking for a natural, DIY way to create bug repellents? These home bug repellent formulas use simple, organic ingredients. Try...
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Why You Shouldn’t Crush an Aluminum Can Before Recycling It
Not crushing aluminum cans before recycling them may seem wrong, but keeping them whole is actually better for the environment
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64 Ways to Reuse Things You Normally Toss
Cut down on your trash with these ways to reuse and salvage household items.
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We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year
Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.
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What to Know About Shipping Container Homes
Whether as a tiny home or an ambitious multi-story project, shipping container homes offer an affordable, versatile way to build...
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5 Places to Donate Tools You’re Not Using Anymore
Make some extra room in your garage or workshop by donating your unwanted tools and building materials to one of...
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The 5 Worst Things to Throw in the Recycling Bin
Don't make the mistake of throwing these items in your home recycling bin.
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27 Inspiring DIY Tiny Homes Built With Recycled Materials
The DIY tiny house movement is all about reducing consumption. Check out some tiny homes that took it a step...
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30 Zero Waste Tips for Your Home
Looking to create a more sustainable home for you and your family? Check out these zero waste tips that are...
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What Do Plastic Recycling Numbers Actually Mean?
Understanding those numbers will help make sure you're recycling properly.