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  • How to Winterise Your Lawn Mower (and Why You Should)

    How to Winterise Your Lawn Mower (and Why You Should)

    Before leaving your lawn mower in the back of the garage, taking a few steps now to prepare it for its seasonal hibernation may save you a lot of hassle down the road. Here’s what to know about winterizing a lawn mower, courtesy of Elizabeth Flaherty for Family Handyman. It’s time for an oil change…


  • How to Get Rid of That Musty Mothball Smell

    How to Get Rid of That Musty Mothball Smell

    Some scents are immediately recognisable: Freshly cut grass, bread baking in the oven, and mothballs. If you’ve come in contact with clothing or any type of textiles that have been stored for long periods of time — and they haven’t been completely destroyed — chances are you’ve encountered (and smelled) mothballs.


  • Why Your Washing Machine is Shaking, and How to Fix It

    Why Your Washing Machine is Shaking, and How to Fix It

    The first time you hear it, the noise can be jarring. Seemingly out of nowhere, it sounds like a helicopter is landing on your roof, or a freight train is about to come barreling through your wall and into your home. The room — and its contents — may shake the way they would during…