Poison ivy can look like nothing more than a crispy pile of garden debris when the season turns, but that dead-looking material deserves a very wide berth. Burning it can send urushiol, the oily substance that causes poison ivy’s infamous rash, into the smoke, creating a much bigger problem than a few itchy spots. The…
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The Landscaping Mistake That Could Void Your Home Insurance
Landscaping feels like the safe, wholesome kind of home project—mulch, shrubs, maybe a new tree for shade. But one common “looks nice and saves time” move can create a real risk problem: piling flammable mulch and dense plants right up against the house, especially around the foundation and under windows. In some areas, that setup…