6 Things in Your Garage Pros Want You to Throw Away ASAP

As fall begins, many turfgrasses show signs of common diseases. “These fungi are always present, but disease occurs when the environmental conditions are ideal for its development,” says Clint Waltz, PhD, turfgrass specialist, Turfgrass and Education Center at the University of Georgia. “That means an extended period of humidity and temperatures in the 60s to 80s.”

Sometimes, we want to refresh our clothes and linens beyond just setting a normal washing machine cycle.

Let's be honest: staying on top of cleaning and organizing every room in your home can get overwhelming—and before you know it, piles of junk on countertops and crammed-full kitchen cabinets can feel unmanageable.

The changing of seasons is always a great time to take on a big home clean out in order to start off on a fresh, organized note. With the end of summer, there are a few specific products in particular that you may wish to part ways with, professional cleaning experts say.

Decorating a windowsill might seem like a simple way to add a bit of flair and personality to your living space. After all, a well-decorated sill can act as a mini-showcase for your style, housing everything from cute trinkets to treasured mementos. But before you start lining up your favorite possessions along that sunny ledge, it's important to remember that not everything plays nice with sunlight. 

If you're considering painting your deck, be mindful that experts are extremely opposed to this practice for a number of reasons.

If you've ever had to plan for a move, then you know the urge that strikes to get rid of nearly everything you own (after all, a new house means new decor, right?).

Moving into your first home or rental can be an extremely daunting task, especially if you have no prior knowledge of the ins and outs of the lease signing process. 

If you've just embraced the beauty and magic of starting a homegrown garden, then you know there's lots to learn… and mistakes to make. From overwatering to underwatering, not planting the right companion plants, failing to remove weeds or pesky pests, anything and everything is bound to happen when you start your own garden.

With a little bit of planning ahead now, you can work toward ensuring a larger harvest in your fruit or vegetable garden next year all by following one simple trick: letting fruits and vegetables grow larger and longer and then saving their seeds.

When it comes to accomplishing a home project, it can be tempting to call a pro—and in many cases, it’s a must.

As the fall season quickly approaches, many of us may feel a shift in how we want to approach our living spaces. With summer ending, fall can often push us to get things in shape and want a refresh—particularly around organization.