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How to Germinate Seeds Outside During Winter
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sure, we just buttoned up the garden for the winter, but in just a few months, you’ll be starting to grow seeds again. Some of those seeds require cold stratification, which is exposing the seeds to a period of cold temperatures. Usually people fake this cycle of cold temperatures by…
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How to Care for Your Garden Tools Before Putting Them Away for Winter
We may earn a commission from links on this page. By the time I’m done with fall cleanup and ready to put my tools away for the winter, I’m exhausted. The idea of spending time cleaning those tools feels like an insult, but I do it anyway. You might be tempted to just deal with maintenance in the spring, but…
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Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts
As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus “winter heating allowance” and “cost of living support” scam texts. The scam campaign is opportunistic given the UK government’s recent controversial stance on cutting winter fuel payments from approximately 10 million pensioners across Britain. Lookalike GOV.UK pages Scammers are seen texting British residents this…
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TikTok’s Best and Worst ‘Winter Arc’ Rules to Build Better Habits Before January
There are a lot of terrible TikTok trends out there aimed at self-improvement, but even though everybody is making fun of the Winter Arc, I actually think it’s a good one! In the Winter Arc, you promise yourself you’ll stick to your fitness and self-care routines during and despite the end-of-year chaos. My only caveat: Make sure you choose rules…
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How to Grow Tulips and Other Spring Flowers Indoors This Winter
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The best part of spring is when all the bulbs you planted start emerging from the ground, painting your yard with color after a long grey winter. Unfortunately, you have to wait six months for those to bloom—but if you’re impatient like I am, you can actually grow those flowers…
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The Best Ways to Keep Your Old House Warm in the Winter
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Your old home may be beautiful and charming, but it’s also probably drafty as hell, and heating it can cost a fortune. Criticize modern homes for being charmless copy-and-paste jobs all you want, but they are airtight and warm. Your older home can be warmer, too, though, and then you’ll…
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