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Gardener warned after sharing before-and-after photos of landscaping project: 'What was the point of this?'

One Redditor attempted to use mulch appropriately but was met with pushback from fellow users who were aware of the potential ...
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Experts raise alarm after finding concerning substances in major US river: 'Probably quite bad for us'

Experts have raised the alarm after discovering PFAS in nearly 30 water samples taken from a river in Georgia.
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Dumpster diver stunned by discovery in trash bins behind grocery store: 'I'd rather be over cautious than under cautious'

The original poster didn't reveal which retailer tossed the food, but in the event of power outages, major grocers such as ...
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New study uncovers 'alien' threat impacting massive swaths of land: 'In reality, it's more complex'

An intensive study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University reveals the unexpected threat of invasive species.
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Nonprofit launches innovative program to tackle urgent community crisis: 'Gets stuck in places'

A nonprofit in Kitsap County, Washington, is transforming community gardens and backyard surplus into a lifeline for ...
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Homeowner urged to take immediate action after suggesting potentially fatal appliance mistake: 'If they hadn't come, they never would have woken up'

One Redditor warned the user against using the generator because their son, a volunteer firefighter, had been called out to a ...
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Energy experts clear up common misconception about bill savings after going solar: 'You can never fully guarantee [it]'

Solar panels can work a lot of magic when it comes to generating clean energy — but there is one magic trick they can't pull ...
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Condo owner receives game-changing appliance recommendation after ditching outdated water heater: 'It paid for itself 3 times over'

Homeowners can reduce their costly energy bills by upgrading to heat pump water heaters. Additionally, federal incentives can ...
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Homeowner shares stunning photos of unique solution to stormwater runoff issue: 'That looks incredible'

One Reddit user shared stunning before-and-after photos of their yard's transformation, including a beautiful stone creekbed.
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The New York Times rolls out an innovative tool to determine when it makes sense to buy an EV: 'Super useful'

With federal tax credits for electric vehicles having expired Sept. 30, many people in the market for a new car have been ...
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A majority of US homeowners are uninformed about lucrative government incentives for HVACs: 'Long-term financial benefits'

An astounding 62% of homeowners know very little, if anything, about the tax incentives for upgrading their HVAC systems with ...
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Homeowners refute viral stove misinformation after concerned mom seeks honest advice: 'Hands down safer'

One Redditor shared how modern an induction stove can be — potentially saving hundreds of dollars — thanks to a lucrative IRS ...