Bob Vila 14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean in Your Washing Machine

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Happy Sunday! The story you loved the most this week: how much do you know about the unspoken rules of yardwork etiquette?

In today's email:

🪴 How to care for spider plants (plus, a video on how to propagate them)
🦟 How to have a bug-free backyard
💡 Everything you can clean in a washing machine (that's not clothes!)

🧩 SUNDAY TRIVIA

Question: What's a common cleaner that can do more harm than good?

A. The Magic Eraser

B. Air freshener

C. Powdered laundry detergent

D. Antibacterial soap

Scroll to the bottom of this email to see the correct answer!

PLANT CARE

How to Care for Spider Plants for Low-Maintenance, Pet-Friendly Indoor Greenery

Is the arching allure of a spider plant drawing you into its web? Learn spider plant care and propagation tips that will help your spider plant babies grow and thrive.

OUTDOOR LIVING

25 Ways to Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space for Almost Nothing

Making a lasting impression on your outdoor living doesn't have to make a big dent in your wallet. Here are some of our favorite ways to DIY your own deck decor using materials you may already have around the house.

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The Best Electric Ranges for a Functional and Stylish Kitchen

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TESTED & REVIEWED

This Easy-to-Use Tool Replaces My Old Drill

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PEST CONTROL

13 Time-Tested Tricks for a Bug-Free Backyard

Insects can suck the fun right out of summer. Apply these time-tested tips to keep your yard bug-free all season long.

14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean in Your Washing Machine

Your handiest helper in cleaning up life's greatest messes is right in the laundry room. Did you know it can cleanse so much more than just clothes?

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🧩 SUNDAY TRIVIA ANSWER

Question: What's a common cleaner that can do more harm than good?

A. The Magic Eraser

B. Air freshener

C. Powdered laundry detergent

D. Antibacterial soap

The answer is...all of the above! There are many more surprising products that make it onto the list of products that can actually do some damage. Learn more about these products and see how you can avoid that damage!

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