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Chinese automaker unveils luxury model meant to challenge Rolls-Royce — here are the details

JAC partnered with Huawei to create its flagship sedan, the Maextro S800, which became China's best-selling vehicle priced ...
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Woman shares clever hack using old toilet paper tubes: 'Such a good tip'

TikTok gardener Chloe (@watch.chlo.grow) showed her followers the perfect way to recycle old toilet paper tubes into root ...
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Landscaper shares before-and-after footage of yard transformation: 'This is so beautiful'

One gardener transformed a small suburban yard into a lush, woodland-style garden, proving that you don't need a lot of space.
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Passerby shares photo of shocking discovery behind Best Buy store: 'I still don't understand how people do this'

When someone asked where the OP found everything, they said in a comment thread that everything was from Best Buy. All the ...
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Shopper thrilled after finding quality item for cheap at thrift store: 'Score'

Admittedly, finding vintage furniture for a mere dollar is something that doesn't happen often at thrift stores, but people ...
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Gardener issues warning about common landscaping practice that does more harm than good: 'Should be illegal to sell'

One gardener shared a viral TikTok explaining why landscaping fabric is terrible — and how you should avoid it.
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Community builds surprisingly simple solution to major stormwater issue: 'Relatively low cost'

Texas residents are proving that protecting the environment doesn't always require massive machinery or complicated ...
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Officials issue warning as harmful insects spread into new territory: 'Early detection is critical'

Red imported fire ants were found in Bermuda for the second time in two months, prompting swift eradication efforts.
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Homeowner shares video of simple hack to save on electricity bill: 'I'm impressed'

"Cleaning the dust off my refrigerator thingy," wrote the original poster, alongside a video clip shared with the community at r/oddlysatisfying. Cleaning the dust off my refrigerator thingy... Dust ...
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Homebuyer shares story of years-long battle after new house came with surprise monthly charge: 'If we would have known … we would have walked away'

A recent Reddit post sent out a warning to future homebuyers about the dangers of inherited solar contracts and ...
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New homeowner questions the value of trendy HVAC tech after moving to frigid area: 'This is new to us'

There are a lot of misconceptions and unknowns about heat pumps, but they're surprisingly simple to understand.
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New York City is fining buildings for not participating in mandatory curbside program: 'There's a lot more ... that needs to be done'

As reported by Inside Climate News, New York City has resumed enforcing its mandatory, citywide composting program. To ensure ...