January’s garden checklist includes 9 steps for proper planting technique

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits

Guardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their lives ...
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Roof leaks aren’t the only culprit—here’s what’s soaking walls from the inside

When you spot a damp patch blooming across a wall, it is tempting to blame the shingles overhead and call it a roof leak. In ...

I hate deep cleaning my coffee machine too, but it’s really worth it — these 6 tips from a barista will get your espresso tasting better than ever

You should clean your coffee maker each time you use it, and give it a deep clean at the end of the day, so it doesn't sit ...

Golfers fear Trump could abandon historic Langston Golf Course after lease termination with non-profit renovating DC courses

The future of the courses themselves is also uncertain. Trump — who operates 16 high-end golf properties — regularly flies ...