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No Knives Needed: 'Bedazzled' Pumpkins Are The Coolest Front Porch Trend

No Knives Needed: ‘Bedazzled’ Pumpkins Are The Coolest Front Porch Trend

A Hunker report highlights pumpkins decorated with rhinestones and stick-on gems, a no-carve option for seasonal porch displays.
Skip The Pricey Reel: Keep Your Hose Stored Away With A Heavy-Duty Lowe's Find

Skip The Pricey Reel: Keep Your Hose Stored Away With A Heavy-Duty Lowe’s Find

Hunker reports that Lowe’s sells a heavy-duty Liberty Garden steel hose hanger for $27.46. Capacity, mounting needs and cold-weather storage details.
Not Wreaths Or Garland: There's A Dreamier Way To Decorate A Front Porch

Not Wreaths Or Garland: There’s A Dreamier Way To Decorate A Front Porch

A Hunker report highlights ceiling-mounted string lights as a year-round alternative to seasonal wreaths and garlands for covered porches.
6 Compact Trees That Will Attract Birds To Your Garden

6 Compact Trees That Will Attract Birds To Your Garden

A gardening report highlights six smaller trees that offer birds berries, shelter or nesting cover, while noting that mature size varies by variety.
Don't Toss Old Toilet Paper Rolls: Use Them To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden

Don’t Toss Old Toilet Paper Rolls: Use Them To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden

A Hunker gardening report shows how to turn cardboard toilet paper tubes into seed starters for flowers that attract pollinators.
This £2 Buy Could Help Keep Spiders Out This Autumn – And You Probably Already Have It At Home

This £2 Buy Could Help Keep Spiders Out This Autumn – And You Probably Already Have It At Home

A simple £2 chalk stick may help deter spiders from entering homes this autumn, with experts recommending its use around entry points for effective protection.
Smart Ways To Use Citric Acid Around The Home

Smart Ways To Use Citric Acid Around The Home

A Family Handyman report outlines household uses for citric acid, from descaling kettles to cleaning hard-water stains, and surfaces to avoid.
Forget Bench Grinders: Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades With A Pocket Sized Tool

Forget Bench Grinders: Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades With A Pocket Sized Tool

A silicon carbide sharpening puck offers a portable, low-risk alternative to bench grinders for sharpening lawn mower blades, per a Hunker report.
Scare Off Intruders: The Amazon Find That Clips Onto A Deck For Easy-To-Use Protection

Scare Off Intruders: The Amazon Find That Clips Onto A Deck For Easy-To-Use Protection

Hunker reports that LIFENGSOLER solar lights clip onto deck railings, with motion activation and no wiring; coverage and runtime depend on conditions.
She Shared Her Mom’s Best Room-Freshening Trick, And Now I’m Copying Her

She Shared Her Mom’s Best Room-Freshening Trick, And Now I’m Copying Her

Interest is rising in a story about a room-freshening tip shared by someone’s mother, but the source and reason for the attention are unconfirmed.