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Amanda Blum
Freelance writer
Amanda writes about smart home technology and gardening.
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The Best Way to Insulate Your Soil Now so You Can Plant Earlier in the Spring
Create "greenhouses" for your garden beds and keep the soil warmer all winter.
These Are the Best Mulchers to Tackle Your Leaves This Fall
You can quite literally vacuum leaves from your lawn and walkways. It's really satisfying.
How to Keep Potted Herbs Alive Inside All Winter
With a little effort, you can keep fresh herbs on hands through the coldest months.
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Is the Novavax COVID Vaccine Actually ‘Better’?
Including why you're seeing those commercials, and how it differs from mRNA vaccines.
Why the Dyson Gen5Detect Is the Best Stick Vacuum
This is, quite honestly, the most powerful vacuum I’ve ever used.
Four Things to Do When You Move Plants Indoors for Winter
Here's how to pick the best location for each plant and ensure they come in pest-free.
Switchbots Can Make Dumb Devices Smart
Switchbots are chonky and goofy, yes—but they're also surprisingly useful.
The Pura 4 Smart Diffuser Answers the Question, ‘Why Would Anyone Need a Smart Diffuser?’
If you read this review and still prefer your scents “dumb,” get a candle
The Ultraloq solves a common smart lock usability problem by letting you unlock it in several ways.
These are the best priced security system products today‚ and a consistent, easy-to-use product line.
How to Choose the Best Fall Fertilizer for Anything in Your Garden
Your plants have the munchies right now, and they really want a snack.
Layer Your Bulbs in Planters to Get Months of Flowers
Using a "bulb lasagna" method, you'll get flower blooms in your planters almost year-round.
I can think of so many uses for this surge protector with six independent smart switches.
It's time to adopt a robot, and this one is a top-rated steal.
The Best Way to Save Your Own Seeds
You'll save money and create a stock of plants that grow the best in your yard.
It's Time to Get Wood Chips for Your Yard
Fall is the right time to obtain wood chips, and layer them on.
All the Yard and Garden Tasks You Should Do in October
Rainy days are here, and it's time to put your toys away and get ready for winter.
Winterize Your Grill Now to Keep It From Rusting
Performing some simple seasonal prep now can give your grill a much longer life.
All the Seeds You Should Be Saving Right Now for Next Year
These are the easiest seeds to save from this year's garden to kickstart next year's garden.
Ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, these early deals mean huge savings on the basics.