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10 Foolproof Vegetables for Container Gardening

Want fresh veggies but don’t have a back 40, the time, or the know-how for a full-size vegetable plot? Container vegetable gardening is the answer.

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Effort Low 1-2 hrs. (planting 3 containers)
Investment Low $10-$15 (pack of 3 seedlings)
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Are You Making These 7 Rookie Mistakes in Your Vegetable Garden?

Even the best vegetable gardeners can forget basics and make rookie mistakes. Here are 7 no-nos to avoid.

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Effort Low 1 hr. (position hose)
Investment Low $13 (50-ft. drip hose)
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Waterproofing Basement Walls: Costs and Options

Thinking of waterproofing your basement walls? The solutions range from a $30 DIY job to a major $30,000 fix.

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Effort Low 2-3 hours
Investment Low $35 (gal. waterproofing paint)
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How to Mulch

Anyone can learn how to mulch and prolong the life of their landscaping. Here’s how.

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Effort Low 1-2 days
Investment Low $30/cu. yd. (bulk purchase)
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10 Clever Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

Is hydrogen peroxide a non-toxic weapon in your green cleaning arsenal? It should be!

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Effort Low 1 hr. (cleaning)
Investment Low $1 (16-oz. bottle)
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How to Test Your Garden Soil pH

If you want healthy, vigorous plants in your garden, you need to get on intimate terms with your garden soil pH.

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Effort Low 2-3 hrs. (add soil amendments)
Investment Low $5-$10 (soil test)
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Why Your Garden Needs Worms

Worms are a gardener’s best friend. Here’s how to help these crawlies live long and prosper.

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Effort Low 1 hr.
Investment Low ($25 for 500 composting worms)
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7 Killer Ways to Get Rid of Weeds

Here are 7 ways to murder weeds with household items. You’ll save money and show no mercy to your garden’s uninvited guests.

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Effort Low 1 hr. (spread newspapaers)
Investment Low $1 (newspaper)
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The 5 Coolest Space Heaters on the Planet

Space heaters used to be clunky plugins that squatted on the floor and scared the fluff off your cat. No more — these 5 space heaters are totally cool.

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Effort Low 1 hr. (plug-in model)
Investment Low $150 (2-by-2-foot panel)
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Kids’ Rooms: Storage Solutions for Every Age

From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change — and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college.

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Effort Low 2 hrs. (rearrange room)
Investment Low $50-$200 (bookshelves)
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