Amanda Blum
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Airbnb’s New Security Camera Ban Is a Big Deal
Airbnb continues its redemption tour with the announcement that it is banning all indoor security cameras in Airbnb properties starting April 30, 2024. As an extra kick, the news offered more detailed guidance on outdoor cameras, as well. Today’s policy change was a simple, literal ban on cameras in any space defined as indoor—full stop.…
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The Best WordPress Alternatives for Bloggers
If you’ve been blogging on WordPress, whether the self-hosted kind or a WordPress.com site, you’re not alone. WordPress was originally seen as a blogging tool—although it’s outgrown that identity, it’s often the go-to for people who want to set up a blog. That said, WordPress, if you’re self-hosting, can be hard to maintain. You may…
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How to Successfully Repot Last Year’s Hanging Flower Baskets
One of my favorite parts of spring is being able to finally put color back in the garden, and as soon as the tulips start popping, I know it’s time to refresh my hanging flower baskets. Every year, people line up at the local market to buy these hanging baskets of annual color, and they’re…
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How to Choose the Right Soil for Your Garden
Before I became a gardener, the differences among all the soil mixes eluded me. When I needed to fill up a planter, pot, or patch of dirt, I just chose the most economical bag of whatever from the big box store. You know the aisle—stacks of colorful bags with minimal information on them to help…