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Advice by Home & Garden Overload October 23, 2023

How Much Insulation Do I Need?

| Published on Oct 23, 2023 The amount of insulation needed for a comfortable home varies with climate. Colder climates require more insulation to keep homes warm. Even houses in warm climates should be insulated to retain cool air and save costs. Ninety…

Advice by Home & Garden Overload October 23, 2023

How to Effectively Use Soapy Water for Plants (Without Hurting Them!)

Dish soap is one of those cheap, household ingredients that many gardeners claim have superpowers. But is that true? Can you use soapy water for plants? Does it actually kill aphids? Let’s get to the bottom of what dish soap is doing…

10 Stylish IKEA Hacks to Update Your Look for Less

| Published on Oct 23, 2023 IKEA hacks are creative and innovative ways to make the simple furniture and decor of IKEA more unique and custom. IKEA is a well-known Swedish home brand known for its low-cost furniture and home decor. Many people…

Advice by Home & Garden Overload October 21, 2023

Does Insulation Go Bad?

| Published on Oct 20, 2023 Most types of insulation can be expected to last 80 years or more–about the average lifespan of a house. This is true if certain conditions are met. If not, the insulation will degrade enough to require replacement. …

Advice by Home & Garden Overload October 21, 2023

How Much Does Insulation Cost?

| Published on Oct 20, 2023 The average cost of home insulation is between $1,500 and $6,500 for a 1,500-square-foot home. The average fee per square foot is around $1.50 and $5.00. Home insulation creates a thermal envelope that helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature.…

Craft Ideas by Home & Garden Overload October 20, 2023

It’s Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas

It’s amazing how scents whisk you away to another world: a memory or place recognizable by how it smells. Even during those days that I haven’t had my oven working overtime, it’s nice to fill my house with the welcoming aromas of…

Ideas by Home & Garden Overload October 19, 2023

9 Best Prefab A-Frame House Kits Starting at $20,000 A-Frame

| Published on Oct 19, 2023 Inspired by the tiny house movement, the A-frame home is undergoing a renaissance. With their unmistakable shape, new A-frame home designs are changing how people perceive living spaces. According to the National Association of Home Builders…

Advice by Home & Garden Overload October 18, 2023

Can Insulation Get Mold?

| Published on Oct 18, 2023 Most types of insulation products do not support mold growth. But they attract and hold the organic dust and moisture that mold will grow on. Meaning that the insulation shares the blame. Clean dry insulation is usually…

Craft Ideas by Home & Garden Overload October 18, 2023

Frozen Ice Lantern: Blend Fire and Frost for a Stunning Display

Make these cool garden-inspired luminaries to light the way to your next wintertime party. Frozen ice lanterns are made from an ice sculpture candle holder with room to place a container candle or tea light inside. This DIY ice lantern takes just minutes…

Home Organization by Home & Garden Overload October 18, 2023

DIY Kitchen Pegboard for Storing Cooking Essentials

“Since I installed my pegboard, I’ve never been more organized in my kitchen,” reports Remodelista reader Jay Strauss. The founder of Westville, a group of “vegetable-forward” casual restaurants that have become New York City institutions (the first opened to 2003 and…

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