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Boo-yeah! These Halloween lawns are frightfully cool

LawnStarter reports homeowners are investing $4.3 billion in Halloween décor, with trends including giant skeletons and animatronics, while offering tips for lawn care and safety.

How to make the most of your garden this fall

(BPT) - As temperatures get crisp, there's still plenty to do and enjoy in the garden. Beyond tidying up and preparing for the months ahead, fall is a great time to refresh outdoor spaces with …

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
A mix of annuals and perennials can look colorful and carefree. Deryn Davidson
A mix of annuals and perennials can look colorful and carefree. Deryn Davidson
Chaos gardening is touted on social media as an easy, no-effort way to create a beautiful garden. A landscape specialist explains what to be aware of before chaotically tossing seeds around.
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Houzz reports homeowners are prioritizing outdoor living spaces in 2026, focusing on comfort and functionality, with trends like multifunctional zones, elaborate outdoor kitchens, and professional help rising.
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Garden and Home

Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

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(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …
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Why caffeine makes you sweat
You finish your second cup of coffee, and 20 minutes later, you're feeling damp. Nobody warned you about this part. Are caffeine and …
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The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less
A wedding budget can quickly turn into a conversation about everything else a couple wants from life. A home. A honeymoon. Some …
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A financial planner's 7 rules for holiday spending
Email inboxes are already filling up with gift suggestions for the holidays. It may be hard to resist clicking on those links and …
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Why candy prices are rising faster than overall inflation
Stocking up on candy this fall is a less-than-sweet experience in the U.S. and Canada, thanks to prices rising more than twice as fast …
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The best states for trick-or-treating
Halloween is a fan-favorite holiday in the U.S. You get to dress up in fun costumes and gorge on delicious treats. What’s not to …
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