Figuring out why a house is so humid can take some troubleshooting, but it may prevent many issues in the future. But what is high humidity? According to Energy Star, the ideal indoor relative humidity should be between 30 and 50 percent—anything higher than 50 percent is considered high. High humidity levels can cause discomfort …
Watering gardens can be time-consuming—particularly for those who live in an area with minimal rainfall. But water is a limited resource everywhere and water-wise gardeners are always looking for creative ways to reduce plant watering needs and keep their gardens looking trim and tidy without much help from their garden hoses. From growing low-water, alternative …
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Along with colorful falling leaves, tailgate parties, and family gatherings, autumn’s crisp air brings a reminder of Old Man Winter’s imminent arrival. While you’re busy enjoying all that the season has to offer, don’t forget about the icy winds and snowstorms lurking just around the corner. This is the time to think about winterizing your …
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Receiving a startlingly high electric bill has happened to most of us at one time or another, and it’s never a pleasant experience. According to Energy Star, a program run in part by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the typical household spends “more than $2,000 a year on energy bills.” Of that amount, approximately …
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It’s incredible how much a washer not working can inconvenience an entire household. At best, residents will be stepping around piles of laundry for days. At worst, they’ll be running back and forth to the local laundromat to do emergency loads. Understandably, those who have never needed washer repairs will have questions about who to …
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The iconic white picket fence symbolic of the American dream? It was surely made of wood. Yet wood fences also come in warm colors and design options that go far beyond the classic picket. Add in organic texture and the unique grain of each board and you can see why so many folks love a …
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Installing a residential wind turbine can help generate clean energy for your home, RV, or even a boat or camper. However, a wind turbine for home use is an investment, and as such, it’s important to be sure that your home has the right conditions for the turbine to produce maximum usable power. When you’re …
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As a Georgia Master Naturalist, I’ve spent years cultivating my home landscape to attract and support wildlife. Two key parts of that process—installing habitat plants and building water features—provide the most important benefits for birds and animals. A third focus area, establishing feeding stations, gives me the satisfaction of actually seeing the critters as they …
Most gardeners know about the Goldilocks rule of watering plants: not too much, not too little, just the right amount. Signs of overwatering include yellow, brown, or wilted leaves, mushy stems, moldy soil, or fungus gnats, particularly if there’s inadequate drainage. Underwatering plants can result in dry, brown, dead leaf tips, wilting, and dry soil. …
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Most homes have a lawn that needs mowing, but many homeowners dislike mowing. The good news is that a robot can take care of it. After nearly three decades in existence, robotic lawn mowers are finally poised to mow a meaningful percentage of American lawns. In the last dozen or so years, battery technology and …
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