More from Sandi Schwartz (Page 3)

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DIY

5 Smart Ways to Get Free Seeds for Your Home Garden

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

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 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

Here’s How Much Landscape Curbing Typically Costs

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

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

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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

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

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Exterior

Should You Water Your Foundation?

By Sandi Schwartz

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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

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Interior

Incandescent Light Bulb Ban—All of Your Questions Answered

By Sandi Schwartz

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Lawn & Garden

Does Liquid Lawn Aerator Actually Work?

By Sandi Schwartz

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DIY

The Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers

By Sandi Schwartz

Excavation Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Land Excavation Cost?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

Gas Stove or Not, This Is the Proper Way to Use Your Range Hood

By Sandi Schwartz

Cost to Level a Yard
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does It Cost to Level a Yard?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

10 Types of Ants Every Homeowner Should Know

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman with mosquito bites on her legs
DIY

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally: Our 15 Best Tips

By Bob Vila Staff, Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

Ducted vs. Ductless Range Hood: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

What Size Mini-Split Do I Need?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Lawn & Garden

Solved! Do Fake Plants Really Provide the Same Health Benefits as Living Plants?

By Sandi Schwartz

How Much Does Shrub and Bush Removal Cost
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Shrub and Bush Removal Cost?

By Sandi Schwartz

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pond
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pond?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

Solved! How Long Does it Take for Carpet to Dry After Cleaning?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Design

Solved! What Is a Loft in a House?

By Sandi Schwartz

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DIY

10 Steps to Turn Twin Closets into One Dream Closet

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

Electric Furnace vs. Gas: Which Heating System Is Right for Your Home?

By Sandi Schwartz

Removed carpet rolls in a pile
DIY

How to Dispose of Carpet Properly

By Sandi Schwartz

Electric fireplace with a mantle in a modern living room
Interior

Gas vs. Electric Fireplace: What’s the Difference?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Design

Solved! What Is a Den?

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

10 Ways to Get Around Buying a Box Spring for Your Mattress

By Sandi Schwartz

recycled renovation materials
Design

Remodeling Your Home? Consider These 10 Ways to Incorporate Recycled Materials

By Sandi Schwartz

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DIY

How to Turn Snow Into Useful Water Reserves

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

9 Ways to Organize a Combo Pantry and Laundry Room

By Sandi Schwartz

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Exterior

10 Outdoor Living Trends Expected to Be Big in 2023

By Sandi Schwartz

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Lawn & Garden

6 Indoor Plants That Don’t Need Drainage

By Sandi Schwartz