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Homeowner frustrated as negligent HOA ignores urgent issue: 'Neither one of them will return my calls'

One Florida homeowner pushed their HOA to deal with an invasive Brazilian Pepper Tree — and finally succeeded.
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Man sparks backlash with video of upsetting scene in public bathroom: 'This is a bad idea'

One person shared their latest experience encountering an unfortunate ad while in a public restroom and posted it to the r/LateStageCapitalism subreddit.
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College student shares photo of surprising discovery in school dumpster: 'What do I do?'

A college student found two working ThinkPad laptops in their school's e-waste bin and asked Reddit whether to rescue them to ...
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Homeowner stuns with photos of unconventional backyard: 'I thought [it] was a painting'

Commenters were enraptured with the gorgeous fall colors in the original poster's images. "I thought picture 1 was a painting," said one user. "That's why I like that view through the frame of my ...
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Officials celebrate game-changing upgrade at iconic US sports stadium: 'Really happy'

Over 5,000 square feet of land has been sowed with 5,600 flowers and grasses, which is a lot more than your average garden ...
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Energy experts weigh in on hotly debated solar leases — here's what you need to know before signing any paperwork

To really get the most out of solar energy, pair it with an energy-efficient heat pump. TCD's HVAC Explorer can provide ...
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Farmer shares personal experience after facing blackout with new solar panel system: 'The utility company does not prioritize our farm'

One farmer showed how his SolarEdge 11-kilowatt power system, installed by Solar Titan USA, along with a battery backup, kept ...
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Married couple reveals the 'star-of-the-show' cooking appliance that transformed the meals they make together: 'This is so beautiful'

One couple posted an enthusiastic review of their new Samsung Bespoke induction range, showing off its high-tech cooking ...
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Tesla driver weighs in on the biggest debate over owning an EV versus a gas car in the US: 'The math no one wants to talk about'

One driver broke down the true cost of driving an EV compared to that of a gas-powered vehicle, and it's eye-opening.
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Energy expert issues PSA after measuring indoor pollution from his kitchen appliances: 'A 42% higher chance of developing asthma'

One concerned homeowner illustrated how gas stoves pollute indoor air and shared insights to help protect public health.
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Homeowner sparks heated debate after analyzing local utility provider's financial statements: 'It's not looking good'

Rising electricity prices have homeowners across the U.S. looking for solutions. One Oregon homeowner sparked an important ...
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Resident shares video of outrageous scene at local park: 'Gotten much worse'

Trash can also harm wildlife — both marine and on land — that mistake trash for food. Even a small amount of plastic consumed can be fatal to marine wildlife, according to NPR. This is especially true ...