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Summer Solutions: 5 Simple Ways To Fight Mosquitoes
November 26, 2025, 6:50 am EST
Summer is coming and so are the mosquitoes, but we’ve compiled some easy ways to protect yourself and your home from the biting insects, including a pro tip on which goes on first between sunscreen and insect repellent.
Here's Why You Don't Want To Wait Until Next Weekend To Put Up Your Holiday Lights
November 21, 2025, 11:08 am EST
With cold temperatures rapidly approaching, this is an ideal weekend to put up decorations outside.
Why Your Pumpkin Turned To Mush So Fast (Hint: Weather Is To Blame)
November 5, 2025, 12:30 pm EST
Ever wondered why your pumpkins start rotting the second you place them on the porch? Turns out fall weather swings can start your pumpkin’s decay clock ticking.
You're Wasting Heat If Your Ceiling Fan Isn't Doing This During Fall And Winter
November 5, 2025, 5:49 am EST
You’ve changed your clocks for daylight saving time, but if your ceiling fan isn’t spinning in the right direction, you’re blowing all of your warm air (and your money) away.
One Simple Pumpkin Color Could Save a Child's Halloween—And Maybe Their Life
October 29, 2025, 5:28 am EDT
For 1 in 13 kids, trick-or-treating isn't just spooky—it's genuinely dangerous due to food allergies. But painting your pumpkin teal and stocking up on spider rings instead of Snickers could transform Halloween from a night of fear into pure fun for these children. Here's how to join the Teal Pumpkin Project and become the house every allergy-aware parent hopes to find.
Buzz Off! The Best And Worst Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away
October 21, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Mosquitoes are not just a summer nuisance, they can carry dangerous diseases like West Nile virus and Dengue fever. Warmer temperatures worldwide are lengthening mosquito season, so watch this video to learn some of the best and worst ways to keep the biting insects at bay.
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day Cometh
October 20, 2025, 5:04 am EDT
There's no better reason to make a pumpkin cheesecake this week. Enjoy this tasty recipe for National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day on Tuesday.
When Should You Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin?
October 19, 2025, 1:28 pm EDT
Ever wondered how long your pumpkin will survive before turning into nature's version of a deflated beach ball? From a confessed plant murderer and warm-climate dweller, meteorologist Sara Tonks spills all the gourd-geous timing secrets to keep your Halloween decorations from becoming a horror show before the big day!
Shocking Study: Does Lightning Make Mushrooms Multiply?
October 17, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Old Japanese folklore states lightning makes mushrooms multiply, and now scientists are proving that myth might be rooted in reality. Researchers found that controlled bursts of electricity can double mushroom reproduction for certain species like shiitake and nameko, sparking new curiosity about how lightning-level energy could revolutionize other types of farming.
When Should You Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin?
October 16, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Ever wondered how long your pumpkin will survive before turning into nature's version of a deflated beach ball? Confessed plant murderer and warm-climate dweller meteorologist Sara Tonks spills all the gourd-geous timing secrets to keep your Halloween decorations from becoming a horror show before the big day!

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