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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 6m
Dawn dish soap is technically a detergent, and when sprayed on a plant, even diluted, it can lead to phytotoxicity, or chemical damage of the plant's leaves.
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Does Spraying Plants With Dawn Dish Soap Harm Them? - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 35m
Get yourself a big pack of mini plastic Jack-o'-lantern trick-or-treat pails and clip them over each Edison bulb on your string lights by the handle.
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Give Your Patio String Lights Spooky, '90s-Inspired Charm With Plastic Pumpkins - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 55m
Turn a wide, warty pumpkin into a witch's cauldron using black paint, foil, paper towels, craft glue, and simple embellishments for Halloween decor.
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The Funky, No-Carve Craft That Turns Your Pumpkin Into A Cauldron - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 1h
The Portland Electric Chipper Shredder from Harbor Freight can break down yard scraps, such as leaves and tree twigs that are 1 1/2 inches or less in diameter.
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Turn Yard Scraps Into DIY Mulch And Compost With A Solution From Harbor Freight - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 1h
A vintage towel rack can display blankets, quilts, and tapestries while keeping them off the floor, saving space, and adding antique character to your decor.
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Turn A Towel Rack Into A Clever Way To Hang Vintage Blankets And Tapestries - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 1h
By cutting out the individual cups in an egg carton, you can make a mobile-like hanging decoration. You can add beads and paint it any color you like.
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Use An Egg Carton To Transform Cardboard Into Beautiful Hanging Home Decor - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 2h
You can make a cold-weather birdhouse out of a gourd. Dry the gourd and wash the inside. Make an opening and hang it from a branch with some wire.
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Woman Transforms A Gourd Into A Natural Birdhouse During Cold Months With An Impressive DIY - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 2h
A gardener takes old bicycle tires and transforms them into a trellis. The tires are positioned horizontally, with vertical twine connecting the top and bottom.
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Gardener Transforms Old Bike Tires Into A Fantastic Trellis With An Impressive DIY - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 3h
When low on closet space, many people use baskets and bins for their items. If you're low on storage, use the Lifewit hanging organizer from Amazon instead.
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Not Baskets, Not Bins: Amazon Has A Solution To Add Hanging Storage To Any Room - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 3h
Planting grass can be exciting, but not when you don't know how long the germination process will take. It varies based on location, temperature, and seed type.
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How Long Does Grass Seed Take To Germinate? - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 4h
Clean the frying plan and apply metal primer. Then decorate the pan with chalkboard paint, spray paint, and information before using it in the garden.
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Upcycle Old Frying Pans Into Rustic Plant Labels For Your Garden Beds - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 4h
Lights are an important feature for outdoor spaces. But they often have expensive price tags. Instead, save money and use a milk jug for DIY outdoor lights.
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Skip Pricey Outdoor Lights: The Cuter DIY That Uses Milk Jugs - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 5h
To get rid of a brown recluse spider from a distance, try using an insecticide that contains pyrethrin or resmethrin, which will paralyze and kill them.
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How To Get Rid Of A Brown Recluse That Allows You To Keep Your Distance - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 5h
There are several disadvantages of handheld leaf blowers, including reduced power, stifling electrical cords, increased stress on your arm, and limited battery.
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4 Disadvantages Of Handheld Leaf Blowers - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 5h
In an Instagram reel, Benjamin Moore shared that Manchester Tan, Pashmina, Antique Pewter, and Hale Navy are its most popular neutral paint colors in 2026.
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Homeowners Adore Benjamin Moore's Popular 2026 Neutrals: 'Love Them All!' - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 6h
Make your own flower frog by securing a doily beneath a mason jar's screw band. Then, place flower stems into the holes to keep them upright and looking lovely.
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Use An Old Doily And Glass Jar To Create The Perfect Floral Arrangements - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 7h
Use paint stir sticks to create a rustic frame for canvas artwork. It is a simple DIY project that is budget-friendly and easy to customize for your space.
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Transform Wall Art With Paint Stir Sticks With This Charming DIY - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 7h
Cut insect-safe wood pallets into short planks and use them to assemble a nuc box-style beehive that can hold three to five frames for honeycomb.
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The Impressive DIY That Transforms Old Wood Pallets Into Beehives - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 8h
Granite edging pavers are a classic option that's durable, though the initial investment in this material may be expensive.
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Better Looking Than Concrete: The Durable Material For Driveway Edging - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 9h
This $35 nylon bristle cleaning brush on Amazon is a simple, purpose-built tool designed to clean vinyl siding, including those pesky areas under the laps.
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The Easy-To-Use Tool From Amazon For Cleaning Vinyl Siding - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 9h
Transform brown packing paper into a whimsical willow-inspired tree, then add delicate hanging flowers made from tinted toilet paper for a dreamy display.
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Turn Brown Paper Into Whimsical Hanging Willow Decor For A Stunning Effect - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 10h
From shady pergolas to privacy hedges, outdoor living rooms, and cozy organic furnishings, these designs will keep your back yard on-trend in 2026.
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Backyard Trends That'll Give Your Outdoor Space A Much Needed Upgrade In 2026 - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 10h
Learn how a TikTok creator turns a simple pickle jar into a charming porch light. An easy, customizable DIY project anyone can tackle.
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She Turns A Glass Pickle Jar Into A Charming Pendant Light For Your Porch - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 11h
As the weather cools down, keep mowing your lawn, but cut it a little shorter. This is also a good time to replace dirty mower oil.
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Do This To Your Lawn Mower In October To Keep Your Grass Healthy - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 11h
We surveyed our editors on their favorite home and garden purchases of 2026 and are bringing you the best of the best: the House Digest Home Improvement Awards!
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House Digest Home Improvement Awards 2026 - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 12h
By cutting and bending a few clothing hangers you can neatly organize your pot and pan lids, and never fear a cabinet avalanche again.
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Goodbye Cluttered Cabinets: Store Old Pot Lids With A Wire Hanger Hack - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 13h
This DIY uses binder rings, colored fishing line, and glass beads from Dollar Tree to create cheap and customizable beaded curtains you can hang anywhere.
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Use Simple Binder Rings To DIY The Coolest Beaded Curtains - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 13h
The last thing anyone wants to see in their space is a bug. But the Cup-a-Bug tool prevents you from being close to these pests and removes them from your home.
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No More Squashing: Hands-Free Solution To Remove Bugs Using A Shark Tank Find - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 14h
The essential oil you can use to help deter ants is pine oil. Use it in a spray bottle to spray nooks and crannies or douse cotton balls with it.
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The Essential Oil You Can Use To Help Deter Ants Instead Of Lavender - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 17h
Cavisoo potato grow bags are an alternative to planters. They are lightweight, which makes them easier to move. Wash and dry them before storing.
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Say Goodbye To Traditional Planters – Amazon Has A Game-Changing 'Lightweight' Solution - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 21h
The GFWARE Bathroom Countertop Organizer uses seven compartments, drainage holes, and a removable base to keep toothbrushes and other essentials organized.
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Ditch The Clutter: The Space-Saving Alternative At Amazon For Bathroom Counter Storage - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 22h
A ceramic toilet paper holder can be used as a kitchen sink caddy. Instead of mounting the holder, position it upright on the counter to hold sponges or soap.
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Not Just For Bathrooms: Turn Toilet Paper Holders Into Useful Kitchen Sink Storage - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 23h
Every gardener knows the frustration of pesky weeds. Many use traditional mulch to cover and slow their growth, but river rock is a longer-lasting option.
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Ditch The Traditional Mulch For A Long-Lasting Alternative That Suppresses Weeds - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Echinacea 'Noam Saul,' known by its trade name Crazy White, is a coneflower with pure white petals similar to a daisy and that draws in hummingbirds.
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Not Daisies: The Pure White Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Dawn dish soap is technically a detergent, and when sprayed on a plant, even diluted, it can lead to phytotoxicity, or chemical damage of the plant's leaves.
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Does Spraying Plants With Dawn Dish Soap Harm Them? - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Nobody likes to start their day crawling into an ice-cold car, and there's an easy garage heating method that doesn't require re-wiring.
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How To Warm Up Your Garage During Cold Months With An Easy-To-Install Solution - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Get yourself a big pack of mini plastic Jack-o'-lantern trick-or-treat pails and clip them over each Edison bulb on your string lights by the handle.
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Give Your Patio String Lights Spooky, '90s-Inspired Charm With Plastic Pumpkins - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The GiveBest Smart Wall Space Heater is a great Amazon find that can keep your garage warm on a budget, and here's how to maximize its safety and effectiveness.
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Keep Your Garage Warm & Toasty With An Amazon Solution You Can Control With Your Phone - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Colorful fall leaves lose their charm when they cover your yard. To avoid the tedium of moving them with a tarp, you can try using the Leaf Easy Leaf Scoop.
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Easier Than A Tarp: The Alternative From Home Depot That's Better For Collecting Fallen Leaves - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The TIKI Island King Large Flame Garden Torch and TIKI BiteFighter Torch Fuel from Lowe's can be used as part of a mosquito abatement plan to reduce them.
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Say Goodbye To Backyard Mosquitoes: Deter Them With A Stylish Lowe's Find - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
With a few materials, you can turn a glass jar into fairy decor. Just cover the base with various natural elements like tree bark, leaves, or moss.
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Use Clay, Paint, And Glue To Transform A Pickle Jar Into The Cutest Fairy House - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Someone on social media turned a traffic cone into a lamp by decorating the outside and placing a bulb on the inside. Be careful not to burn the plastic.
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He Uses An Old Traffic Cone To DIY A Funky, One-Of-A-Kind Lamp - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Bees are pivotal to our environment, and you can attract them without flowers. Use a broken terracotta pot and grass or foliage to build a nest for the bees.
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Stop Tossing Old Terracotta Pots: Turn Them Into A Home For Backyard Bees - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
By cutting out the individual cups in an egg carton, you can make a mobile-like hanging decoration. You can add beads and paint it any color you like.
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Use An Egg Carton To Transform Cardboard Into Beautiful Hanging Home Decor - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hand pulling weeds is tiring, and you always have to remove them frequently. But you can speed up the process with hori hori knives and nejiri kama sickles.
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Stop Hand Pulling: Japanese Weeding Tools Will Transform Your Garden Routine - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Vanilla Spice summersweet is a deciduous shrub with a sweet, spicy fragrance that you and pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds will enjoy.
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Forget Honeysuckle: The Fragrant White Flowers That Smell Like Your Favorite Candle - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A 1930s L.E. Smith powder jar is still findable secondhand today. These jars were often made of frosted, colored glass and featured a figure atop their lids.
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Everyone Owned It In The '30s — The Cutest Glass Powder Jars We Want As Table Décor - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Turn a wide, warty pumpkin into a witch's cauldron using black paint, foil, paper towels, craft glue, and simple embellishments for Halloween decor.
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The Funky, No-Carve Craft That Turns Your Pumpkin Into A Cauldron - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Iron Out Outdoor Rust Stain Remover is formulated to remove stains from surfaces like driveways. It contains oxalic acid dihydrate and fluorosilicic acid.
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The Amazon Find To Use For Removing Rust Stains From Your Driveway - House Digest
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House Digest @housedigest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Rattlesnake master is a plant beloved by Native communities and can provide food and nectar to beneficial native pollinators.
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Not Aloe Vera: The Medicinal Plant Gardeners Have Used To Attract Pollinators To Their Garden - House Digest
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