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Mid-Florida's House to Home program held a fundraising golf tournament at Brooksville Golf and Country Club on Friday, Oct. 27. The proceeds raised at the tournament will go towards affordable housing in the county. It was a day of fun for the 102 golfers who represented the 18 different companies that participated in the competition. Some of the companies that sent golfers included Citarella Termite Pest Management and Accent Insurance, while companies such as Holmes Family Foundation and Ackley Dental Group were sponsors for the event. Richard Sanvenero, director of the affordable housing division of Mid Florida Community Services, was in a jovial mood and was appreciative of everyone who helped make the day a success. "Thank you, everybody, and volunteers coming out today," Sanvenero said. "You guys are supporting the affordable housing that we meet here in Hernando County for Hernando County people. Mid Florida Community Services has seven different programs. We ...

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Photo: depositphotos.com When people think of groundhogs, they may picture Punxsutawney Phil or think of the fascinating history of Groundhog Day. But groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, do more than just (allegedly) forecast the seasons. If they wander into a yard, they can cause a significant amount of damage to a home garden. They can even undermine the structural integrity of sheds, driveways, and foundations. But what attracts groundhogs to people's yards? It all comes down to the answer to one question, and that's "What do groundhogs eat?" A woodchuck's diet consists of flowers, vegetables, twigs and bark, bugs, and even plant seedlings—so much of a home garden is fair game for these critters, which is why they often make their home near someone's garden. Deep tunnels and nibbled crops are two telltale signs of a groundhog problem. But luckily, there are a few ways to combat this situation. This guide explains how to get rid of groundhogs and keep them...

Photo: istockphoto.com Stubborn weeds are the bane of a beautiful lawn. Yet, although it's pretty stubborn, clover (aka Trifolium repens ) is actually beneficial. It brings nitrogen into the soil and encourages grass growth when it decomposes. In fact, some grass blends even include micro-clover as a welcome addition to a lawn. Still, many homeowners simply don't appreciate all those small white clover flowers interrupting their field of green. (It can also attract rabbit pests, which love to snack on clover as well as nearby garden plants.) Mowing it over is only a temporary fix, as clover always grows back, and fast. So if you're adamant about keeping this herbaceous three-leaved intruder off your landscape, you're in luck! Read on for easy DIY remedies for how to get rid of clover for good. 10 Easy-to-Follow Remedies to Remove Clover in Your Lawn Proper lawn care—including the right mowing and watering habits—plus an assortment of clever hacks can send clover packing...

Updated Nov. 29, 2023 1:34 p.m. PT Written by  David Watsky Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. Since earning a BA in English from Northeastern in Boston, he's toiled in nearly every aspect of the food business, including as a line cook in Rhode Island where he once made a steak sandwich for Lamar Odom. Right now, he's likely somewhere stress-testing a blender or researching the best way to make bacon. Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week. Expertise Kitchen tools, appliances, fo...