More from Sandi Schwartz (Page 2)

Birds flying above a river at sunset with the moon in the sky.
Lawn & Garden

Is Your Yard a Threat to Migrating Birds?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

Drain Flies vs. Fruit Flies: Tips for Identification and Prevention

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Evelyn Auer

A fallen tree on an outdoor air conditioner unit.
Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

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Appliances

Move Over Touch Screens, Buttons Are Coming Back to Home Tech

By Sandi Schwartz

Here, the manufactured glass bricks are assembled together in a wall configuration in Killian Court.
Design

3D-Printed Recycled-Glass Bricks Could Be the Next Big Thing for Home Construction

By Sandi Schwartz

Grandmother sitting on floor with two granddaughters, while their parents and grandfather sit by them in chairs and watch.
Design

Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work

By Sandi Schwartz

Side view of mature blonde woman loading clothes in washing machine.
Cleaning

The Most Convenient Location for a Laundry Room, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Smiling woman listening to music with wireless headphones near plants in garden.
DIY

How Music Can Enhance Your Garden

By Sandi Schwartz

White house with green shutters in the background of an overgrown garden.
DIY

This Low-Maintenance Garden Trend Can Also Improve Your Home Value

By Sandi Schwartz

A cluttered room in a normal American home.
Cleaning & Organizing

New Study Explores Americans’ Relationship to Clutter

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of teal hydrangea flowers.
Gardening

How to Showcase the 2025 Garden Color of the Year in Your Yard

By Sandi Schwartz

A bumblebee on a flower within a diverse flower bed.
Landscaping

New Study Explains Critical Factors for Pollinator Gardens

By Sandi Schwartz

Satellite view of hurricane Dorian, year 2019.
Exterior

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

A person at home using tablet with smart home control functions.
DIY

Smart Furniture Has Many Benefits—But It’s Not for Everyone

By Sandi Schwartz

A bee pollinating a purple ornamental flower.
DIY

The Number One Thing You Can Do to Help Protect Native Bees Where You Live, According to New Research

By Sandi Schwartz

Young girl wearing winter hat and her mom wearing winter hat smiling and enjoying time together on the decorated patio.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb

By Sandi Schwartz

Built in solar panels on a house roof during a beautiful pink and orange sunset.
Energy & Power

This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity

By Sandi Schwartz

A father and son eating freshly picked cucumbers from their home garden.
Lawn & Garden

Cucumber Recall Raises the Question: Can Homegrown Produce Make You Sick?

By Sandi Schwartz

A person foraging edible flowers and weeds from the yard for dinner.
Lawn & Garden

Can Foraging in Your Yard Kill You? 

By Sandi Schwartz

An outdoor security camera mounted on a brick home..
Exterior

How to Protect Your Outdoor Security Cameras During Stormy Weather, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Person's hand holding seeds and placing them in soil.
DIY

Seed Company Ditches Profits So You Can Supply Your Garden With Plants for Free

By Sandi Schwartz

A gardener harvesting cold-hardy crops from a fall vegetable garden with companion planting.
Garden Pests

Fall Companion Planting: 7 Keys to Success, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner shoveling snow away from the front door, porch, and walkway.
Driveways & Walkways

The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last

By Sandi Schwartz

City covered in orange-looking air due to air pollution.
Home Safety

These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home)

By Sandi Schwartz

Fireflies at night in yard with house and fountain.
Lawn & Garden

Fireflies Are Disappearing—and We’re to Blame

By Sandi Schwartz

Sinkhole behind white house.
Exterior

Is the Land Under Your House Sinking? Experts Say It’s Happening Rapidly in Parts of the U.S.

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up of a woman hand filling a glass of water directly from the tap in the kitchen.
Home Safety

New Regulations for Removing PFAS in Drinking Water Will Soon Take Effect—But Research Suggest Homeowners Are Willing to Do It Themselves

By Sandi Schwartz

House roof damaged during tornado winds.
Exterior

This Palm-Size Accessory Can Help Save Your Roof During a Major Storm

By Sandi Schwartz

Man and woman in furniture store sitting in chairs to test them out.
DIY

The Red Flags of Low-Quality Furniture (and What to Look for Instead)

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman sitting on floor painting a wall white.
DIY

Paint Your Rental Without Regret, Courtesy of Benjamin Moore

By Sandi Schwartz

A young couple chatting with neighbors on the front porch.
Curb Appeal

This Classic Old Home Feature Can Help Combat the Loneliness Epidemic

By Sandi Schwartz

Pink hydrangea shrubs growing in a home landscape.
Gardening

The Secret Behind the ‘Hydrangea Hysteria’ That’s Gripping the Northeast

By Sandi Schwartz

A modern single-level home with green lawn and nice landscaping.
Landscaping

Do You Need a Landscape Warranty?

By Sandi Schwartz

A small house on an open sunny plot displaying heat-resistant building materials.
Design

10 Heat-Resilient Materials That Prove Home Building Is Adapting to Climate Change

By Sandi Schwartz

Sustainable hardscaping in a residential outdoor space with a retaining wall, stairs, and a permeable stone pathway.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Strategic Hardscaping Can Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable—Here’s How

By Sandi Schwartz

Outdoor home pool with green water that needs to be cleaned.
Exterior

How to Shock a Pool Properly: 8 Steps to Clean, Safe Swimming All Summer Long

By Sandi Schwartz

A red mulberry tree growing in a home landscape where it is legal to plant them.
Landscaping

Think Twice Before Planting This Tree on Your Property—It Might Be Illegal

By Sandi Schwartz

A view of a bamboo grove.
DIY

How Much Does Bamboo Removal Cost in 2024?

By Sandi Schwartz

A small section of a residential xeriscape landscape.
Landscaping

Here’s Why You Should Consider Xeriscape Landscaping—and How to Do It—No Matter Where You Live

By Sandi Schwartz

A large black walnut tree with yellow leaves growing in a field.
Landscaping

Why All Homeowners Should Know How to Identify Black Walnut Trees

By Sandi Schwartz

A person watering her rooftop garden.
Gardening

Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof?

By Sandi Schwartz

A shovel filled with mulch is sitting in a leveled pile of mulch in a backyard.
DIY

16 Types of Mulch for Landscaping and Gardening

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Sandi Schwartz

A close up of a the beautiful landscaping work of a residence.
Landscaping

How Much Does Landscape Curbing Cost? (2024 Guide)

By Sandi Schwartz

The thoroughly hardscaped backyard of a home, complete with a furnished patio covered by a pergola, a built-in outdoor kitchen, and a hot tub.
Landscaping

What Is Hardscape, Anyway?

By Sandi Schwartz

A close up of a person hydroseeding.
Lawn & Garden

Hydroseeding: How Much It Costs and What to Expect (2024)

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman holding lit white candle in hands.
DIY

You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely

By Sandi Schwartz

How Much Does It Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does It Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

This Is Where to Place Air Purifiers in Your Home for Maximum Benefit

By Sandi Schwartz

Small rodent poking out of hole.
Interior

Rat vs. Mouse: How to Tell Which Rodent Pest You’re Dealing With

By Sandi Schwartz

A bathroom vanity light fixture with two daylight bulbs and one soft white light bulb installed, all of which are turned on.
Interior

Soft White vs. Daylight Bulbs: What’s the Difference?

By Sandi Schwartz

Thermostatic mixing valve regulating temperature for home's hot water to a safe level
Interior

Can a Water Heater Explode? Yes—and Learn the 6 Biggest Warning Signs

By Sandi Schwartz

Couple decorating potted living Christmas tree.
Design

The Most Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree of All? A Living One

By Sandi Schwartz, Teresa Odle

Room with large fly framed art.
Design

9 Insect-Inspired Interior Décor Ideas

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman standing in open door.
Design

The Pros and Cons of Smart Window Coverings

By Sandi Schwartz, Stella Kim

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Gardening

Sci-Fi in the Garden: How to Transform Your Garden to Reflect the “Hortifuturism” Trend

By Sandi Schwartz

man-with-a-mustache-examines-the-foundation-of-a-home-behind-ornamental-grass
Exterior

Should You Water Your Foundation?

By Sandi Schwartz

young-person-wears-a-headlamp-while-reading-during-a-power-outage
Exterior

Plan B: 10 Home Safety Devices That Don’t Run on Electricity Alone

By Sandi Schwartz

Electrical plug starting fire
Interior

How Electrical Fires Start and How to Prevent Them

By Sandi Schwartz

Best Planters for Small Balconies Options
Exterior

The 10 Best Planters for Small Balconies

By Sandi Schwartz

Three types of bird feeders on a pole outdoors
Lawn & Garden

12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Place to Hang Bird Feeders
Lawn & Garden

The Best Place to Hang Bird Feeders for Safety and Optimal Viewing

By Sandi Schwartz

Landscape Design Cost
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Landscape Design Cost?

By Sandi Schwartz

Tree Transplanting Cost
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Tree Transplanting Cost?

By Sandi Schwartz

Portrait of smiling african american man holding light bulbs bought at household goods store, happy with his choice
Interior

Incandescent Light Bulb Ban—All of Your Questions Answered

By Sandi Schwartz