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Homeowner furious as strict HOA rules cause soaring energy bills: 'Do I sue the board?'

Frustrated with HOA HVAC rules that prevent cheaper and greener options, one resident turned to the online community for help ...
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Home care expert shares clever cleaning hack using common household item: 'Been doing it for years'

Hydrogen peroxide is a common household product with various uses, from first aid to beauty and personal care. It acts as a ...
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Scientists develop game-changing nonstick cooking material that's safer than Teflon: 'Greatly reduced risk'

Scientists have created a toxin-free nonstick coating that can replace Teflon, which contains "forever chemicals" that have ...
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Savvy parent gets creative with new children's toy using unexpected item: 'Very clever'

One parent's resourcefulness is winning hearts online after they turned a piece of discarded cardboard into a toy car ramp.
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Engineers create game-changing method to strengthen concrete with common material: 'Economically ... scalable'

A team of researchers from Australia is trying to form a cleaner concrete industry with an unlikely ally: clay. Specifically, the RMIT University team aims to lower the substantial pollution burden ...
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Beauty company launches revolutionary new deodorant product with surprising feature: 'A step in the right direction'

French beauty company Hyléance has launched an impressive new refillable deodorant, according to ThePackHub. The 50 milliliter roll-on container was designed in collaboration with retailer 900.care, ...
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Shopper sparks outrage after sharing disturbing image of produce section at local grocery store: 'Should be ... illegal'

While some commenters noted that the store likely packaged some produce individually to reduce the risk of illnesses spreading or food being damaged, the downside is that plastic-wrapped items are ...
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Gardener warned after sharing photo of strange landscaping sighting: 'Should I leave it?'

A Redditor turned to the "r/arborists" community after discovering a plastic strip embedded in a tree trunk, wondering if they should remove it.
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Student-designed machine proposes innovative solution to growing waste crisis — here's how it works

More than 10 years ago, a student released a free, replicable design for a plastic recycling machine, sparking the Precious Plastic project.
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Resident sparks concern after sharing photo of concerning trend spreading across area: 'Incredibly wasteful, yet required by law'

One Illinois resident was disappointed after coming across an increasingly common form of litter on their walk: cannabis packaging.
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Landscapers issue warning after client considers problematic product: 'You're buying toxic waste'

One landscaper shared a controversial post on the LawnSite forum and was warned about landscape fabric and its issues.
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Scientists 'baffled' over concerning phenomenon on 18-mile-long glacier: 'The stability of the glacier has come to an end'

The Perito Moreno Glacier study has revealed a concerning observation — the stable glacier might retreat very quickly.