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Golfer captures image of incredibly rare creature while out on course: 'People go their whole lifetime and not see this'

A common cuckoo was spotted at a Long Island, New York, golf course, providing bird-watchers with a once-in-a-lifetime ...
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Gardener demonstrates brilliant hack using old cardboard boxes: 'Simple, affordable, and effective'

One TikTok gardener shared a resourceful tip to combat unwanted weeds and grass in your garden: Use cardboard boxes.
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Mercedes unveils 'supervillain' concept vehicle with first-of-its-kind technology: 'A statement for the future'

Mercedes revealed a design concept that combines 1930s glamour with next-gen innovation for the Vision Iconic EV.
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US firm unveils next-gen appliance that could slash household energy bills: 'Incredibly powerful'

Cala Systems has engineered a smart water heater that uses electricity prices, solar production, and grid forecasts to decide ...
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Energy firm rolls out innovative tech that could transform how we heat our homes: 'The beauty of it is the simplicity'

Now, an "energy-as-a-service" model is changing the game. According to the Toronto Star, a company named Diverso Energy now ...
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Homeowner shares real-world review after hiring electrician to install super-high-tech garage upgrades: 'I feel really confident about this'

Already, driving an EV is more cost-effective than relying on a gas-powered vehicle — and driving one also supports healthier, cleaner communities because EVs are responsible for significantly less ...
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Homeowner makes stunning discovery in junkyard that helped him go off-grid: 'Some of us haunt the scrap yards'

If you want to be energy-independent, you might want to consider the strategy this Redditor used with junkyard solar panels.
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Homeowner shares the frank reason they ditched their gas stove for a high-tech alternative: 'I was pretty floored when I started looking into it'

Induction makes many processes in the kitchen simpler. It only heats up magnetic metals, such as your steel pans, so anything ...
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New study uncovers why millions of Americans are dealing with spiraling electric bills: 'Not all states are suffering equally'

However, a new study revealed that the story isn't simple, and it varies by location, The New York Times reported. What is ...
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Homeowner shares no-nonsense review one winter after upgrading to a heat pump: 'Some people [are] convinced this isn't possible'

One U.K. homeowner just discovered exactly how much cheaper a heat pump is for warming their home in the autumn.
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Experts issue warning over concerning series of animal deaths: 'There's no way to completely eliminate'

An alarming rise in plastic pollution and marine debris is posing a growing threat to sea turtles along Israel's ...
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Home seller easily debunks solar panel myth overheard at open house: 'Don't believe the conspiracy theories'

One homeowner with a house on the market was exasperated at a potential buyer who turned the house down on the basis of a ...