1+ hour, 1+ min ago (603+ words) Katie is a professional writer with over a decade of experience in the field. She began her career as an insurance agent covering personal lines insurance topics, but gradually transitioned to writing about her true passion, home improvement. Costco's Snow Thrower Is On Sale " Is It The Solution To Winter Storms? When winter comes knocking, you might find yourself in need of snow removal more than a couple of times. While snow shovels and bags of ice-melt are nice to have when looking for simple ways to make driveway snow removal easier, a more efficient tool can often be a saving grace, especially when you need to dig yourself out of several inches of snow. This is where a good snow-blower or snow-thrower can come in handy. Costco recently put the Greenworks 80-volt 22-inch snow thrower on sale, which may…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1187+ words) Cassy began her career as a hard news journalist for District Mail and The Helderberg Gazette, two outlets owned by Media24, the largest media house on the African continent. She also reported on industry news for Media Update. Top Tips For Replacing Your Kitchen Cabinets On A Budget Replacing your kitchen cabinets can totally refresh the look and feel of your space. But it's no secret that a completely new cabinet installation comes with a hefty price tag. In fact, they are usually the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel. The average cost runs from $4,000 to $14,000, depending on materials, finishes, hardware, and craftsmanship. Even what seems like a simple update can quickly become a big expense if you don't plan for it carefully. But updating your kitchen cabinets doesn't have to break the bank. With some clever choices, like selecting…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1151+ words) Rosalyn has been writing professionally for over a decade. She has collaborated with agencies and private clients to publish over 3000 articles and 1,000 research reports. 18 Varieties Of Ivy That Make Excellent Houseplants When it comes to houseplants, people commonly think of succulents, cacti, and potted flowers, but there's another type of plant that works great as a houseplant. Ivy gets a bad reputation because of its wide-spreading habits, which can make people think that it is a plant that can only be grown outdoors. But there are actually several varieties of ivy that make excellent houseplants. As long as you provide them with proper care and attention and don't make any major mistakes when growing ivy indoors, you can create a thriving environment for your plants. Not to mention, companion planting isn't just for the garden, so keep an eye out…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (458+ words) Yvonne began her career as a writer and editor in the early 2000s and has written on nearly every topic imaginable. An eternal learner with a passion for research and history, she has always enjoyed guiding people to interesting tourist destinations " including the fun they can discover in their own backyards. Here's Why Retro TVs Are All The Rage, And The Best Place To Score One For Cheap Before you invest your gas money to pick up a free CRT TV to hook up to your gaming system, there are some things you'll need to know. While older systems will look better on this old TV, newer gaming systems will look better on newer TVs or at least require an HD TV. If you can find an HD CRT TV, your Xbox 360 and PS3 will look great, but these TVs are more…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (483+ words) She began her writing career in 2021 and has since worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a variety of websites and content platforms. Over the years, she's explored many niches, but always finds herself drawn back to home improvement, DIY projects, and clever everyday solutions. Is Your Heater Giving Off A Fishy Smell? Here's What It Might Mean You're finally settling in for a cozy morning with a blanket on your lap and tea in hand when a strange smell hits the room. You sit there wondering if you left dirty socks somewhere or whether your gym clothes betrayed you. But a closer sniff reveals the source of that unmistakable fishy aroma: It's your heater. A heater shouldn't smell like the seafood aisle, but when it does, it's usually a red flag and indicates an electrical issue. Electrical failure…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago (279+ words) Kristina gained her first experience working with plants in a family-owned garden nursery over 30 years ago. After spending nearly a decade and a half in Paris, France, she made her way to the high desert of Utah where her small farm features a large vegetable garden as well as fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. The Timing Trick That Makes Propagating A Christmas Cactus A Breeze In addition to being a festive element of holiday d'cor, a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi.) is also a houseplant that can brighten up your home all year long. These plants are low-maintenance, plus they are fun and easy to propagate. In fact, you could potentially fill your home with free Christmas cacti by propagating cuttings. And the trick you can use for better success with that project is to do it in spring or summer....

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (554+ words) Brooke began her journalism career writing for the Daily Tar Heel while attending UNC and has been writing ever since. She has experience writing for INDY Week, Our State, Raleigh Magazine, Mountain Xpress, Chapel Hill Magazine, and Roofer Marketers. The Worst Weather Conditions To Fix Driveway Cracks In If you've noticed a few cracks running through your driveway, your first instinct might be to fix them as soon as possible (especially if they look like they are getting worse by the minute). But concrete crack repair isn't something you can just squeeze in whenever you have a free afternoon. The weather at the time of the repair has a bigger impact than most homeowners realize, and tackling the job under the wrong conditions is one of the fastest ways to end up with a patch that flakes, lifts, or completely…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago (627+ words) Megan is an experienced researcher and writer with a passion for using both facts and storytelling to share the wonders of the outdoors. An avid traveler, she spends her time exploring much of the American Southeast in pursuit of different experiences, from offshore fishing to visiting zoological parks. 8 Signs That Your Gutters Are Clogged & Need Cleaning When it comes to crossing chores off your outdoor to-do list, gutters are likely the last thing you think about. After all, out of sight, out of mind, right? Ignoring your gutters and their day-to-day maintenance can be easy " until you start noticing the signs of damage that can come from neglected gutters appearing in your roof, walls, and foundation. As a result, rather than waiting for damage to happen, it's best to be on top of regular maintenance when it comes to your…...

3+ hour, 31+ min ago (293+ words) Kristina gained her first experience working with plants in a family-owned garden nursery over 30 years ago. After spending nearly a decade and a half in Paris, France, she made her way to the high desert of Utah where her small farm features a large vegetable garden as well as fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. Protect Your Tropical Houseplants During Winter With A Clever Trick You've no doubt taken some important steps to transition your houseplants to indoor life after letting them spend the warm seasons outdoors, such as checking them for hitchhiking pests or adding a grow light. But life inside your house in winter doesn't just come with less sunlight " it also means drier air. Very low levels of ambient moisture can actually cause damage to tropical plants, since dry air causes them to lose water from their foliage. One…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago (533+ words) Jennifer has been a professional writer for nearly 20 years. She began in editorial and research positions at publications like The Daily Deal and Venture Wire but quickly moved on to full-time writing. How To Drain A Hose: And Why You Must Before The First Frost Before winter's freezing temperatures and snow roll in, there's plenty that homeowners have to do to prepare for the cold weather. Chores like scheduling a tune-up for your heating system, installing storm doors and windows, and applying weatherstripping or caulk where necessary make most people's winterizing to-do list, but there is one area that many overlook: their garden hose. Draining your hose before the first frost is essential if you want to avoid a big plumbing headache " and you'll hate yourself if you let your pipes burst in winter by forgetting this task. Fortunately, the…...