A glass- or screen-enclosed space connects you with the outdoors. Heres how to decide which seasonal room features suit your house best. If youre consideringadding a sunroom to your home, you should know all your options. Credit: Karin Lidbeck Brent Theres a lot to consider between the differenttypes of seasonal rooms, materials choices, and budget concerns. Use this guide for everything you should probably know before you add a sunroom....

No Mow May has become a popular bee conservation movement but it has several drawbacks. So, is it still worth supporting? To participate, all you better do is leave your lawn alone in May. Credit: Courtesy of Anne Readel This allows lawnflowers to bloom and feed hungry native beesemerging from hibernation when other flowers are scarce. Neatly kept lawns typically provide little food for bees. No Mow May encourages people to understand it doesn’t have to be this way....

Whether a pool increases home value is based on location, climate, and the preferences of potential buyers. However, in other parts of the country, pools are a perk, not a necessity. So does having a pool improve your homes property value? Credit:Tria Giovan Learn thepros and cons of owning a pooland how installing one might affect resale value. Experts also weigh in on whether having a pool can increase your homes property value....

According to an expert, killing weeds with bleach in your yard can cause more problems than it solves. damiangretka / Getty Images The internet is filled withhome remedies for killing weeds. These DIY concoctions are touted as safer, more affordable, and more natural than commercially prepared herbicides. Credit:damiangretka / Getty Images One of the most common DIY weed killers mentioned is bleach. But given that bleach is a powerful chemical, is that really a good idea?...

Does Chipotle use chicken breasts or thighs? Find out how to make juicier chicken from the culinary pros at Chipotle. Even with our best-laidmeal prep plans, were sometimes left lunchless on the busiest of workdays. Credit: Andy Lyons When this situation arises, well gladly take a grab-and-go option over skipping a meal any day. One of our most frequent fast-casual stops is Chipotle. But does Chipotle use chicken breasts or thighs?...

The oil from a citronella plant does have mosquito-repelling properties, but there are other plants to consider. You might see claims that planting it will encourage mosquitoes to go elsewhere. Other sales pitches suggest that the scent will act as an all-natural alternative to sprays. Credit: Rawf8/Getty Images Does citronella repel mosquitoes, or is this just marketing hype? Here’s what you should know beforegrowing and using a citronella plantas a bug repellent....

Don’t let fertilizer go bad by storing it incorrectly. Here’s what to know. Does fertilizer go bad? Credit:Reed Davis But theres no reason to toss these products in the trash or into your compost heap. How Long Does Fertilizer Last? Most fertilizers dont go bad when theyre stored properly and they can be used for many years. An exception to this rule are lawn fertilizers thatcontain weed killers. If those instructions dont list an expiration date, you might use your old fertilizers in next years garden....

Lee Sie Photography / Getty Images Gardening by the moon has been practiced since ancient times. Both biodynamic farming andpermaculture gardeningcommunities have embraced moon gardening practices in various forms as well. But is gardening by the moon actually effective? Credit:Lee Sie Photography / Getty Images What is gardening by the moon? Wolf first heard about the concept of gardening by the moon from a farmer in North Carolina. He was impressed, he says, by the commonalties he saw among diverse traditions using the moon phases....

Keep grass seeds from going bad with these must-know tips. Keep these expert tips to keep in mind to ensure your grass seeds stay viable as long as possible. Denis McCauslandis a professional landscaper and editor for Denver Landscaping Lynx. Credit:Westend61 / Getty Images Within cool-season and warm-season grass, there are variables that influence how long they typically are viable. That’s because not all seeds are the same and some varieties do better in storage than others....

Maple syrup tends to be typecast, pulled out only whenpancakesor waffles are on the table. But does that tell you how to store this sweet staple at home? The short answer is no. Credit: Images courtesy of Target Read on to learn more about storing maple syrup and its corn syrup-based cousin, table syrup. Are You Storing Pure Maple Syrup or Table Syrup? Start by figuring out which punch in of syrup you have....

Oats last a lot longer than most perishable items, but they most definitely can go bad. Which got us wondering, does oatmeal go bad? What Does the Expiration Date Mean on Oatmeal? Credit:Kelsey Hansen But if you check on the package, youll almost always see that oatmeal does have an expiration date. The date listed on your container of bag of oats indicates when quality might start to decline. Does Oatmeal Go Bad?...

There are 4 major enemies of olive oil, experts say. Heres how to protect your liquid gold. What Is Olive Oil? For everything frombakingandcookingtowhipping into a dessert toppingandshaking into martiniolive oil is a staple in many homes. But when was the last time you took a moment to think about what olive oil is, exactly? And just like that: Your 100% fruit juice (yes,olives are a fruit!) is ready to pour, drizzle, and dress....

A dark exterior could lead to a warmer interior. Here’s what to do if you want to choose a moody color anyway. Paintingthe outside of your homea dark color is all the rage. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul During the hot summer months, the last thing homeowners want is another reason tokeep the air conditioner going. But is it actually true that dark colors make your home’s interior warmer? Read on to learn what home improvement experts think about whether dark-colored walls and exteriors affect room temperatures....