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50 last-minute Halloween costumes that anyone can DIY

Halloween is just around the corner, and waiting in the shadows is that terrifying moment when you realize you don’t have a costume. Never fear, because creating a unique last-minute Halloween costume is easier — and cheaper — than you think.

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11 everyday items to recycle for money

By diverting certain items from the waste stream and keeping them out of landfills, you can also make extra money or help out worthy causes.

Bay laurel trees struggle with hot temperatures

Q: Our sweet bay laurel trees face east and are watered by a drip irrigation system on a separate line for trees only. Obviously, these trees are not doing well. They were originally 24-inch boxed trees planted in 2013. Our HOA contends they are close to the end of their lives, and they will be removed. Any ideas?

Several possible reasons recirculating pump not working

There are several possible reasons for not getting hot water after a new water heater installation. Recirculating pumps need electricity to run, and so it may be as easy as plugging the unit back in or testing the outlet for power.

Novavax COVID vaccine gets FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration authorized use of the more traditional type of vaccine for those 18 and older.

A dozen smart ways to fight inflation

Consumer prices shot up 7% in December compared to the year prior. That’s the highest inflation rate the U.S. has seen since 1982.

Ceiling fan wobble just needs fine-tuning

A lot of ceiling fan wobble can be attributed to the installation itself, rather than poor fan quality. Start by making sure the box in the ceiling is tight to the ceiling with no movement.

Chemical application can harm vegetables

The trick to applying chemicals like copper, boron and chlorides is to do it far enough from your raised bed so that the roots from these vegetables won’t be harmed.

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