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Mophead hydrangeas displaying a mix of pink fall blooms and dried brown flowerheads on the bush.
Don’t prune your hydrangeas this October — do these 3 things instead for bigger blooms next year

By Kaycee Hill Last updated

Why October is the most important month for hydrangeas (and what to do before the first frost).

Gardening
Apple iPhone 17 review.
I disabled these iOS 27 features and my iPhone finally feels responsive again

By Kaycee Hill Published

If you're dealing with iOS 27 glitches, here's how adjusting a few key display and battery settings can make your iPhone run noticeably smoother.

iPhones
Raw pumpkin seeds and stringy orange pulp spilled on a metal baking sheet next to a wooden spoon and paring knife.
Scraping pumpkin pulp down the sink? Here's why it will ruin your garbage disposal

By Kaycee Hill Published

Stop putting pumpkin guts down your garbage disposal. Discover why stringy pulp and seeds can ruin pipes, plus how to safely dispose of fall scraps.

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Apple iPhone 16 held in the hand.
The iPhone battery myth almost everyone believes, and why you can stop swiping away apps

By Kaycee Hill Published

Think closing your iPhone apps saves battery? It doesn’t, and it can make your phone work harder. Here’s why, plus the settings that really help.

iPhones
A woman with dark brown hair and wearing a red jumper turns up the heating via her smart thermostat just before going to bed, which is a big nighttime routine mistake
Want to lower your energy bills this season? A heating expert shares these 5 checks you need to do right now

By Grace Dean Published

Getting your home ready for winter doesn't have to be complicated. It also doesn't have to be expensive. These five simple steps will ensure your home retains heat rather than losing it.

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Heavy rain on leaves
The 5-minute fall flood check every homeowner needs right now

By Grace Dean Published

Protecting your home before the bad weather hits is an important task that can often be forgotten about. Fortunately, you only need 5 minutes to work through this simple checklist.

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Is that image real? How to verify Meta AI images in 4 simple steps

By David Crookes Published

How to use Meta’s free tool to spot AI-generated photos, audio, and video.

AI
Close-up of a hand holding a dual-layer green and orange kitchen sponge over a sink full of dishes
Knowing how to use a kitchen sponge seems idiot-proof, but most of us are still doing it wrong

By Kaycee Hill Published

Are you using the wrong side of your sponge? Learn how to match the soft cellulose layer and abrasive scouring pad to the right pans to save your cookware

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Forget 100-word prompts: ChatGPT’s Sketch tool lets you draw exactly what you mean

By David Crookes Published

ChatGPT Images 2.5 turns rough scribbles into art, here's exactly how it works.

AI
Fall leaves on concrete
How to remove leaf stains from concrete — no vinegar required

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Is your patio dirty? I asked the experts how to clean leaf stains from my concrete patio (without vinegar).

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