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Boo-yeah! These Halloween lawns are frightfully cool

LawnStarter reports homeowners are investing $4.3 billion in Halloween décor, with trends including giant skeletons and animatronics, while offering tips for lawn care and safety.

How to make the most of your garden this fall

(BPT) - As temperatures get crisp, there's still plenty to do and enjoy in the garden. Beyond tidying up and preparing for the months ahead, fall is a great time to refresh outdoor spaces with …

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

Late summer and early fall are a perfect time to fight weeds in the garden.
What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
A mix of annuals and perennials can look colorful and carefree. Deryn Davidson
Chaos gardening is touted on social media as an easy, no-effort way to create a beautiful garden. A landscape specialist explains what to be aware of before chaotically tossing seeds around.
Houzz reports homeowners are prioritizing outdoor living spaces in 2026, focusing on comfort and functionality, with trends like multifunctional zones, elaborate outdoor kitchens, and professional help rising.
Garden and Home

Reduce Home Fire Risks: 5 Items to Avoid Plugging into Power Strips

(Feature Impact) Power strips make it easy to add outlets where families need them, but they aren't designed to handle every appliance in the home. Plugging certain high-powered appliances into a power strip can overload it, potentially causing overheating and increasing the risk of an electrical fire.

Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …
Lifestyle news
For the first time this decade, more Americans moved into the Midwest than out
Spokeo reports that for the first time this decade, the Midwest gained residents, reversing years of outflow.
Clinical vs. regular deodorant for heavy sweating
Degree Deodorant reports that clinical-strength antiperspirants offer greater sweat reduction than regular options. 
6 fixes for itchy armpits, dark underarms, and razor bumps
AXE reports six fixes for common body issues: soothe itchy armpits, brighten dark underarms, treat ingrown hairs, manage odor, prevent razor burn, and combat butt sweat.
Christmas creep? 58% want Black Friday messages at least a month early, but they’re getting choosier
Sinch reports that 58% of shoppers prefer early Black Friday promotions, especially via email, while budget-conscious consumers seek personalized offers.
Not a trick or treat: Halloween costs rise to $13.5 billion
Finder reports that Halloween spending is projected to reach $13.5 billion in 2026, driven by rising costs in costumes, decorations, and candy.