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Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after building ingenious solution to backyard flooding issue: 'Looks awesome now'

One gardener shared a story on r/landscaping about how they built a rain garden to fix a drainage issue in their backyard.
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Resident shares time-lapse video while battling concerning trend on local streets: 'Thank you for the work you do'

Spreading climate awareness is the first step in combating litter. By showing the public the consequences of littering and ...
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Experts urge people to eat creatures wreaking havoc across US: 'You want something tasty'

The growing "invasivorism" movement is encouraging people to help restore ecological balance by eating invasive species.
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Homeowner outraged over 'nightmare' neighbor's thoughtless habit: 'I went ahead and called the police'

"They keep driving through our front yard to get into theirs, most recently a U-Haul box truck because it would get stuck if ...
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Gardener captures stunning video of unexpected backyard visitor: 'What a beauty'

A gardener was delighted by an unexpected reptilian visitor among their greenery. TikToker The Eggscape Plan ...
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Texas homebuilders are preparing for grid outages — here's the resilience tech 70% of buyers are installing

Palmetto's LightReach network makes it easy to connect with battery installers in your area who can help you keep your home ...
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Your outdated water heater could be responsible for your high utility bills — here's how much money you could save with an ultra-efficient model

Switching from a traditional water heater to a heat pump can save money, increase energy efficiency, and end unexpected cold ...
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Officials issue warning as harmful growth spreads across US region: 'Poster child'

Officials are raising concerns after noticing Indiana's troubling increase in kudzu, an invasive plant species spreading ...
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Master electrician left 'sick' after hearing the solar panel myth confusing homeowners: 'I hear the same nonsense over and over again'

In a YouTube video, the managing director of Artisan Electrics debunks common myths about rooftop solar maintenance.
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Experts issue urgent warning after concerning incidents involving whales: 'Far outside what most people would consider responsible'

Whale tourism in Timor-Leste is unregulated and out of control, threatening one of the ocean's most important animals.
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Expert shares surprisingly simple tips for fighting those weird smells in your home: 'Not all air fresheners are created equally'

We recently chatted with a scientist at Procter & Gamble about how the best-selling Febreze air fresheners shape up against ...
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Researchers issue warning after discovering 'invisible' threat to coastal cities: 'This rewrites the script'

"For coastal cities, this rewrites the script on typhoon risk," Nafea wrote. "Beyond wind and water, storms now bring an ...