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Shopper thrilled after finding premium item for cheap at local thrift store: 'One of the best'

Looking for a Breville Smart Oven on the cheap? One Redditor scored a $250 toaster oven for less than $13 at the thrift store ...
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Scientists develop unique dish-washing detergent that can lower your water bill: 'It's a totally different formulation''

One of my top picks has wound up being from an industry leader: the Powerwash Dish Spray from Dawn, because it can reduce ...
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Resident thrilled after finding loophole in 'absurd' HOA requirements: 'This has been a 6-month headache'

One homeowner is fighting back against their HOA with an EV-charging loophole that may just work. Shared in the r/evcharging ...
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Meteorologist debunks misleading claims about major trend: 'They're still talking about it'

Although some contenders today might argue the inaccuracy of a study completed in 1999, scientists since the initial publication have repeated the data collection more than 24 times and arrived at the ...
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Gardener shares video after spotting surprise visitor in brush: 'Super cute'

A recent TikTok from Bean (@beansgardeningjourney) had a heartwarming encounter with a toad in their mom's garden.
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Residents celebrate game-changing project in vast US nature area: 'It is truly uplifting'

The Nature Conservancy just protected 12,000 acres of Minnesota's forest, expanding the Sand Lake/Seven Beavers Preserve.
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Renter seeks advice after HVAC tech stuns them with brutal repair bill: 'These prices are getting wild'

When one Florida renter was surprised with an expensive AC repair, they posted their bill on Reddit — and commenters weighed ...
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Firefighters turn to surprising solution to 'revolutionize' rescue operations: 'It's already saved many lives'

An Arizona fire department is seeking e-bikes for mountain rescues to reduce response times and improve patient care.
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Homeowner turns heads after sharing before-and-after photos of 'beautiful' off-grid setup: 'This is what I want'

Pairing solar panels with energy-efficient appliances like heat pumps is another way to save on electricity, and TCD's HVAC ...
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Appliance expert exposes the actual HVAC problems leaving homeowners in the cold: 'You've probably heard a few … horror stories'

An appliance expert took to YouTube to help reassure uncertain HVAC buyers about the benefits of heat pumps. YouTube channel ...
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Homeowner takes matters into their own hands after Tesla customer service stonewalls complaint: 'This is where the gaslighting starts'

One savvy homeowner detailed how they discovered a major problem with their Tesla's solar panels thanks to a clever hack.
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Hank Green breaks down the science behind the appliance trend taking over modern kitchens: 'This is absolutely the future'

Science communicator Hank Green has more than 8 million followers on TikTok — and he broadcast his delight and surprise to ...