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home-and-garden1 day ago•2 min saved

Sundate's $190 Hanging Heater Offers a Space-Saving Alternative for Cold Patios

House Digest highlights the Sundate 1,500-watt patio heater as a practical solution for warming outdoor spaces without consuming floor area. Priced at approximately $190 on Amazon, the device features a carbon-fiber heating tube that emits infrared heat. It is designed for easy installation via an adjustable chain and standard 120-volt outlet, weighing roughly 5 pounds. While reviewers praise its build quality and heat output, some report early failures, though the product includes a 30-day refund policy. Proper placement over seating areas and adequate clearance are essential for optimal performance.

via House Digest|

#amazon-deals #home-and-garden #home-improvement

home-and-garden8 days ago•2 min saved

Lawnira Roller Offers Budget-Friendly Alternative for Compacted Soil Aeration

A new walk-behind aerator roller from Lawnira is gaining attention as a cost-effective solution for homeowners dealing with compacted soil. Priced at $189.99, the device features an adjustable weighted drum and blade-like spikes to penetrate hard ground. While it offers a cheaper long-term alternative to hiring professionals or renting equipment, experts note that spike aerators may not be as effective as plug aerators for severe compaction.

via House Digest|

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home-and-garden23 days ago•1 min saved

Home Depot’s EcoSmart Granules Offer Plant-Based Ant Control for Lawns

Home Digest highlights EcoSmart, a plant-based insecticide available at Home Depot, as an eco-friendly solution for removing ants from lawns. The product uses natural oils like clove and thyme, which studies suggest can disrupt ant behavior. A 10-pound bag covers up to 5,000 square feet and requires no watering to activate. While marketed as safe for children and pets when used correctly, users in wet climates may need to reapply after heavy rain. The product holds a 4-star average rating from over 95 reviews.

via House Digest|

#eco-friendly-products #home-and-garden #home-depot

home-and-garden2 months ago•4 min saved

Sweat, CO2, and Warmth: How Your Home Workout Attracts Mosquitoes

A pest-control expert explains that mosquitoes are drawn to carbon dioxide, body heat, odors, and standing water—not light—and vigorous indoor workouts can spike CO2 and heat, attracting them into homes, especially when windows are open at dusk. To minimize risk, install fly screens or use a fan, shower after exercising, wear light-colored clothing, and remove standing water around the property.

via Good Housekeeping|

#body-heat #carbon-dioxide #home-and-garden

business4 months ago•8 min saved

Prime Day 2026 Kicks Off Early With Major Home & Garden Deals

Amazon is pre-releasing Prime Day 2026 deals focused on home and garden, with four days for Prime members (June 23–26). Early bargains include discounts of 25–50% on items such as the eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop, a Benass walk-in greenhouse, a HUGEAR machine-washable area rug, Brightown outdoor solar string lights, and a Yaheetech garden workbench. Shoppers can wishlist or set price-drop alerts to snag savings ahead of the main sale.

via House Digest|

#business #greenhouse #home-and-garden

national4 months ago•20 min saved

From white pickets to privacy walls: Americans upgrade fences

A Washington Post piece shows the white picket fence—once a symbol of midcentury suburbia—falling out of favor as homeowners opt for taller, privacy-oriented fencing, often vinyl, driven by cost and practicality; even in Connecticut, a local fence company owner notes rare orders for traditional white pickets amid a broader shift toward higher barriers.

via The Washington Post|

#connecticut #fences #home-and-garden

business4 months ago•11 min saved

Memorial Day Shopping: What to Buy, What to Skip, and How to Save

Shoppers plan to participate in Memorial Day sales, but budgets are tight. Experts say the best buys are seasonal outdoor gear, travel-related items, and mattresses/appliances, while avoiding electronics and most summer fashion for later sales. To maximize savings, make a budgeted list, track prices with tools like Keepa, CamelCamelCamel, and Honey, stack cashback and promo codes, and consider shipping and price-matching policies. Sales often start early and run through Memorial Day, with online and in-store options; inflation and tariffs may limit discounts and stock.

via NBC News|

#business #home-and-garden #memorial-day-sales

home-and-garden11 months ago•3 min saved

Gardeners Urged to Watch for Lawn Mushrooms and How to Handle Them

Mushrooms often appear in lawns during wet weather and can be harmless or toxic. To manage them, remove mushrooms promptly with gloves and keep the lawn dry and well-maintained to prevent future growth. While beneficial for soil health, caution is advised if pets or children are around, and expert identification is recommended for safety.

via Tom's Guide|

#fungi #garden-tips #home-and-garden

home-and-garden1 year ago•2 min saved

Top Aldi Finds and Returns for Fall 2025

Aldi is launching a new line of storage and organization products including shelves, containers, crates, and carts, perfect for decluttering and organizing various spaces in your home, with prices ranging from $4.99 to $24.99.

via bestlifeonline.com|

#aldi #home #home-and-garden

home-and-garden1 year ago•5 min saved

Expert Tips to Eliminate Kitchen Fruit Flies

A pest expert explains that fruit flies are attracted to fermented and sugary foods and liquids, and offers simple prevention tips such as frequent garbage disposal, cleaning, and proper storage of produce. To eliminate existing infestations, a vinegar and dish soap trap can be effective. Maintaining cleanliness and reducing moisture are key to preventing these pests in the kitchen.

via CNET|

#fruit-flies #home-and-garden #hygiene

home-and-garden1 year ago•3 min saved

Amazon's $35 ultrasonic repellent keeps moles away without harming wildlife

Amazon shoppers recommend a $35 solar ultrasonic mole repellent that emits sounds to deter moles, gophers, and snakes, helping to protect lawns without harm or chemicals. Many users report noticeable improvements in lawn health and ease of use, though it may not be a long-term solution for severe infestations.

via Homes and Gardens|

#home-and-garden #lawn-care #moles

home-and-garden1 year ago•4 min saved

Effective Strategies to Deter Sweat Bees

The article provides three organic methods to deter sweat bees from your yard: planting fragrant herbs like mint and eucalyptus, mulching exposed ground to prevent burrowing, and keeping the yard tidy to reduce shelter. These strategies aim to make the environment less attractive to sweat bees, which are pollinators but can sting when attracted to human sweat, especially around outdoor seating areas.

via Homes and Gardens|

#deterrent-methods #home-and-garden #organic-gardening

home-and-garden1 year ago•1 min saved

Home Depot Unveils 2025 Halloween Collection and Skelly Animatronic

Home Depot is launching an expanded Halloween lineup featuring the new $279 Ultra Skelly, an app-controlled animatronic skeleton with voice recording capabilities, along with other Skelly-themed decorations and figures, available for pre-order starting August 4.

via Engadget|

#animatronic #halloween #home-and-garden

home-and-garden1 year ago•4 min saved

Top Tips to Keep Mosquitoes and Ticks Away This Summer

To reduce mosquito presence in your garden, avoid planting water hyacinth, bamboo, fountain grass, hostas, and taro, as these plants create ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes due to their moisture-retentive properties and shaded, damp conditions. Employing other pest control methods, such as removing standing water and using natural repellents, can further help keep mosquitoes at bay.

via Homes and Gardens|

#garden-pests #home-and-garden #mosquitoes

home-and-garden1 year ago•5 min saved

12 Items to Avoid Storing in Your Outdoor Shed

Storing certain items like electronics, food, important papers, and valuables in outdoor sheds is risky due to temperature fluctuations, pests, and security issues. Items such as food, fabric, electronics, and paint should be kept indoors or in climate-controlled environments to prevent damage or safety hazards.

via Real Simple|

#climate-control #home-and-garden #items-to-avoid-in-shed