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Couple shares unique, off-grid building method using straw bales: 'Through rain or shine, it's been fine'

One TikToker showed the unique process of building a straw-bale chicken coop in the remote Alaskan wilderness.
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Bank launches new tool to help homeowners protect against overlooked threat to property values: 'Make informed decisions'

A South African bank has partnered with a global conservation organization to create a tool designed to identify invasive ...
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Homeowner sparks conversation after sharing photo of upcycled decor: 'These are lovely'

Repurposing can also be a fun and rewarding way to get creative. Creating something personal for yourself or as a gift for a ...
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Engineers make groundbreaking new discovery with potential to change the future of the U.S. power grid: 'This is how we achieve balance'

A team of researchers from West Virginia University have developed a fuel cell that could aid the adoption of hydrogen power.
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Zoo's new program allows guests to play a critical role in advancing conservation efforts: 'A key factor as we work toward our goal'

The Toronto Zoo has expanded its reusable packaging initiative. The project involves diverting at least 120,000 cups from ...
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Woman shares brilliant trick for reusing old medicine bottles in the car: 'Smart idea'

A TikToker showed a simple and convenient way to repurpose old prescription pill bottles in the car by using them to hold ...
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Church's makeshift rooftop garden is so much more than an oasis: 'It really is all about community'

Another benefit of the New York rooftop garden is that a study showed how people who used community gardens had increased ...
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Concerned hiker warns others after discovering troubling vandalism at a popular trailhead: 'What a waste'

It's not just an eyesore for visitors; graffiti destroys the park's natural heritage and wastes the time and resources of ...
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Shopper overcome with joy after looking at tag of secondhand jacket: 'I bet that smells amazing'

One Redditor shared a thrift find of a Saint Laurent leather jacket for $40 at Goodwill — and other Reddit users are super ...
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Scientists discover unbelievable method to extract valuable materials from old batteries: 'We've shown that it's possible'

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have discovered an innovative and sustainable method for lithium-ion battery ...
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Gardener reveals what you should do when your tomatoes are struggling to ripen in the garden: 'That is good to know'

Organic farm Parker Pastures (@parkerpastures) knows a thing or two when it comes to cultivating a healthy harvest. So, an ...
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Homeowner receives critical advice after sharing images of dying tree: 'Get rid of that'

In a Reddit post to r/Tree, one Wisconsin resident asked for advice about a wildfire black gum tree that was already ...