Jennifer Noonan
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Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States
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The 15 Most Useful Power Drill Attachments
Your power drill is good for more than just driving screws. With these genius accessories, use it for cleaning, gardening, painting, and other tasks. → Read More
Small Miracles: 12 Amazing Home Repair Products For Fixing Just About Anything
You don't have to take out a bulky toolbox and a host of supplies every time you want to make a home repair. Instead, reach for these small miracles. → Read More
The 15 Best Trees and Shrubs to Grow for Backyard Privacy
If you want to keep prying eyes out of your yard, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, surround your property with these best trees for privacy. → Read More
13 Bad Habits That Are Killing Your Appliances
Wondering why your fridge isn't cooling, and the inside of your dishwasher is rusting? → Read More
5 Things to Know About Feeding Birds in Winter
If you plan to set up a place for feeding birds in winter, follow these tips to make sure it's a healthy (and accessible) setup. → Read More
Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders
If you like to keep birds fed, chances are you'll also see other uninvited guests stealing seed. Drive out any squirrels in bird feeders with these 10 tips. → Read More
Wait, Is It Actually a Mistake to Rake Leaves?
Who knew that mulching leaves is better for lawn health than raking? Now you'll be able to spend your fall mornings sipping cider instead of bagging leaves. → Read More
5 Fireplace Maintenance Tasks to Complete Every Fall
Use our fireplace maintenance tips to diagnose hearth and chimney problems before they get big, expensive, and potentially dangerous. → Read More
How To: Clean a Humidifier
Pulling out a humidifier isn't enough to cure the season of dry air and potential cold germs—you have to know how to clean a humidifier, too. Start here. → Read More
Solved! Should You Really Kill House Centipedes?
Q: Eek! I woke up last night to use the bathroom and when I turned on the light, a bug with many legs scurried under the baseboard into the wall. Is my home now crawling with house centipedes? What should I do? A: What an unwelcome sight to bleary eyes! But while a skittering centipede is likely […] → Read More
10 Things to Know About Disposing of Old Electronics
Save cash and protect the environment by doing the right thing with your outmoded cell phone, tablet, and other gadgets. → Read More
Induction vs Gas and Electric Stoves in the Kitchen
Stuck on the question of induction vs. gas or electric stove? Learn why induction cooking is faster, safer, cooler—and pricier—than traditional to choose. → Read More
3 Methods for How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
If you see this vining weed on your property, act fast with these three tried-and-true methods for how to get rid of Creeping Charlie—before it takes over. → Read More
8 Reasons Not to Use Pesticides in Your Yard and Garden
The advent of modern pesticides has meant that even home gardeners can achieve pristine landscaping and gorgeous, green lawns with chemical management. But using pesticides also has its drawbacks. Before you decide to use pesticides in your yard, be aware of the downsides. → Read More
How To: Clean an Area Rug
Sure, you can send a rug to be cleaned off-site by professionals—but it ain't cheap! Instead, follow this simple guide on how to clean an area rug yourself. → Read More
5 Best Christmas Tree Types to Choose From
Firs, pines, spruces—each evergreen has its own color, shape, pros, and cons. Get to know the best Christmas tree types and what makes them great. → Read More
How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs
Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from infestation with these simple tips for how to get rid of squash bugs. → Read More
How to Get Rid of Aphids
Are your plants shriveled, yellowing, or curling at the leaves? Here’s how to get rid of aphids and keep them from returning to wreck your garden. → Read More
How to Level a Yard
Dealing with the aftermath of drainage issues or lawn pests? Follow these steps for how to level a yard and enjoy even landscaping once again. → Read More
How to Get Rid of Snakes
If you’d rather not share your backyard with slithering serpents, consider these three strategies for how to get rid of snakes. → Read More