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How Mosquito Magnets Work

Featured Article: How Mosquito Magnets Work

There are different ways to control mosquitoes, but what if you wanted to get rid of mosquitoes for good? You would need to devise the world's best mosquito trap. Learn about how the Mosquito Magnet' works. See more »

Does fertilizer help or hurt my lawn?

Does fertilizer help or hurt my lawn?

Is too much of a good thing a bad thing? When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, yes. So what does the damage? And how can you make splendor from your grass?

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How Bug Zappers Work

How Bug Zappers Work

Patented in 1934, this electrically-charged invention has made a big difference for modern day picnic-goers. But in recent years it's come under scrutiny, as scientists began to question its effectiveness.

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How Chain Saws Work

How Chain Saws Work

If you're a homeowner looking to clean up a few trees in the yard or cut some firewood, a chain saw will be a very handy tool. Get a good look at the inner workings of a chain saw.

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How Composting Works

How Composting Works

Americans generate over 200 million tons of trash each year: Trash may be the most abundant product of our lives. Want to put some of it to work? Composting creates a natural fertilizer and saves landfill space. Find out how you can help the environment and your garden at the same time.

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How Gas Lanterns Work

How Gas Lanterns Work

Whether you're out camping or in the midst of a power outage, gas lanterns are handy devices. Did you know they're radioactive? Find out how these lanterns produce light.

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How Grass Works

How Grass Works

They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Why is that? Do you want a lawn that looks like a pristinely manicured golf course, a plush green carpet surrounding your house? Learn how to take your lawn from wilting mess to suburban Eden.

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How Irrigation Works

How Irrigation Works

Whether you're growing prize roses for a state fair or planting cucumbers and potatoes for the table, you want those plants to thrive. Find out how irrigation systems can help keep our gardens lush and beautiful.

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How Mosquito Magnets Work

How Mosquito Magnets Work

There are different ways to control mosquitoes, but what if you wanted to get rid of mosquitoes for good? You would need to devise the world's best mosquito trap. Learn about how the Mosquito Magnet' works.

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How Oscillating Sprinklers Work

How Oscillating Sprinklers Work

Every year, there comes a time to pull out the oscillating sprinklers. Ever wonder just what makes an oscillating sprinkler oscillate? Find out!

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How Reel Mowers Work

How Reel Mowers Work

Eventually, you may find reel mowers sitting between treadmills and free weights at your gym. After all, these old-school, environmentally friendly gardening tools rely on human power to mow your lawn.

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How Solar Yard Lights Work

How Solar Yard Lights Work

If you've ever thought about lighting your yard or walkway, solar is the easiest way to go -- no wires! Learn how solar yard lights gather power during the day so they light up at night.

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How Swimming Pools Work

How Swimming Pools Work

Think a swimming pool is just a big hole in the ground? Think again -- there's a whole lot of technology and chemistry that goes into building and maintaining a pool. Check it out.

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How to Mow Your Lawn

How to Mow Your Lawn

What was once your manicured front yard is now an unruly jungle, home to various creatures and an eyesore for neighbors. The time has come to mow the lawn.

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How Traveling Sprinklers Work

How Traveling Sprinklers Work

Oscillating sprinklers are great for watering a square area. But what if your lawn has curves? Traveling sprinklers spray the water exactly where you want it. Find out how they travel around your yard so you don't have to.

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How Vermicomposting Works

How Vermicomposting Works

Is vermicomposting an underground movement? Are people relying on little soil angels to provide the black gold they're searching for? Hey, if it doesn't work out -- you can always go fishing.

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What U.S. city composts the most waste?

What U.S. city composts the most waste?

Champions of Compost. Or perhaps Masters of Mulch. Whatever title you want to bestow, one U.S. city is cleaning up -- literally -- in the category of top composter.

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Which is greener, bagging your grass or leaving your clippings there?

Which is greener, bagging your grass or leaving your clippings there?

Don't bag your grass cuttings for the garbage man. Bags of grass grow our landfills when those clippings could be growing you a healthy lawn. How are clippings fertilizer?

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How does Dursban work?

How does the pesticide Dursban work? Does it have the same effect on humans that it has on insects?

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How to Grow a Lawn

A wide open expanse of bright green grass is harder to create than it may look. We'll show you not only how to get started and choose the right seeds, but also how to plan for movement and accents on your lawn.

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Lawn Problems

Lawn problems come in many forms, but thankfully so do their solutions. Learn how to deal with all manner of lawn pests including mold, bugs and deer.

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