How to Disinfect Your Pruning Tools (and Why You Should)
Photo: vaivirga (Shutterstock) As part of your fall gardening checklist, you’ll likely get your tools and equipment ready winter storage. It’s a good idea to wash everything before putting it…
The Best Lights to Help You Survive a Power Outage
Photo: Princess_Anmitsu (Shutterstock) Blackouts are basically inevitable. Unless your home is solar-powered, you can expect to be without electricity for a short period at least once a year (more often…
How to Choose the Best Fall Fertilizer for Anything in Your Garden
Fall is one of the three times of year you fertilize. When plants are ready to wake up in spring, you surprise them with a brunch of nitrogen-rich plant food…
Layer Your Bulbs in Planters to Get Months of Flowers
Planters are fantastic: They’re mobile, easy to install anywhere, and come in different heights. If you plant bulbs in the planters, you get a great pop of color for a…
The Ryobi Storm Kit Is a Must-Have for Weather Emergencies
Being prepared for power outages caused by weather or other disasters is getting easier as battery technology improves—which is a good thing, because the weather keeps getting worse. Keeping devices…
The Best Way to Freeze and Reheat Rice
Like most carbs, rice freezes extremely well. When stored correctly and reheated with care, it’s as if you just steamed a fresh batch in a fraction of the time. But…
Regularly Check These Items in Your Home to Stay Safe
Photo: Jason Finn (Shutterstock) Existence is precarious. There are so many ways the universe can ruin your day that it’s actually incredible any of us make it from morning to…
It’s Time to Get Wood Chips for Your Yard
The streets in my neighborhood are dotted with piles of wood chips every few houses, as everyone prepares for “the wintering.” Me, too—I always try to make sure I get…
Why You Shouldn’t Top Off Your Gas Tank
Stopping at a gas station to refuel your car is inconvenient—especially when you have to wait for a pump, or drive out of your way to find somewhere to fill…
When to Expect the First Frost in Your Area
Photo: Anna Light (Shutterstock) For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Saturday, September 23, 2023 was the first official day of fall. While some parts of the country are still…