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Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and your garden. The grass may be dead in most places, or covered in snow, but don’t fool yourself. Before you know it, the trees will be budding, the birds will be singing, and the bugs will be biting. We could all do without the bugs, and we could …

LED lighting is a versatile way to add a bit of flair to your home. When many people think of LED bulbs, they think of ordinary lighting. And yes, LEDs have rapidly been replacing older incandescent and CFL bulbs. But LEDs are good for a lot more than just your old ceiling fixture or floor lamp. Because of their compact size and cool operating temperature, …

A picture, they say, is worth a thousand words. If that’s the case, then the average person’s Facebook profile says more about them than a Charles Dickens novel. Digital photos have allowed us to connect with our loved ones like never before. Instead of a postcard and a two-second note, you can send dozens of pictures instantaneously. And thanks to the ubiquity of smartphone cameras, …

If you’re worried about indoor air quality, you’re not alone. These days, everyone is looking for ways to stay safe from Covid. But even before the pandemic, there were plenty of good reasons to consider buying an indoor air filter. The fact is, we’ve been sealing our homes with wrap and insulation for years. This is mostly a good thing. The better-sealed your windows and …

These days, we’ve automated away a lot of our everyday tasks. Throw some coffee beans in your smart coffee maker every night, and you’ve got hot java every morning. Set up your FitBit, and it lets you know when you’re not getting enough sleep. Set up your smart TV, and your streaming services are all right there. But when we think of smart devices, we …