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🍳 Level up your kitchen to save money, eat cleaner, and avoid dangerous chemicals at home

Save time and money with a high-tech induction cooktop

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Invest in new cookware with fewer 'forever chemicals'

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Experiment with a few plant-based recipes each week

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Avoid toxic microplastics with non-plastic food storage

256.6k participants

Give your leftovers a second life by composting them

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Here are three easy ways to start.
  • TCD 101 TCD 101

There are unexpected health hazards lurking in your kitchen — here are the easiest ways to cook more safely

  • Home Home

Appliance expert shares candid thoughts on induction stoves after client considers upgrade: 'Frankly, this is a no-brainer'

  • Business Business

Shocking revelation about human brains reinforces CEO's commitment to major business shift: 'This was a big debate'

  • Home Home

Mom shares easy method to make cleaning solution using kitchen waste: 'This is the best way to clean'

  • Tech Tech

Study reveals hidden dangers in everyday kitchenware — and experts are calling for urgent action

  • Home Home

Cleaning expert shares affordable dupes for pricy 'organic' cleaners: 'Such a good tip'


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Join us in exploring over 100 ways to save more, waste less, and improve your life — everything from upgrading your home to eating better food to making money on your old stuff.

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COOL BRANDS

"You'll feel so much more confident in your clean-energy decisions."
  • Tech Tech

How the Expedia of solar panels helps homeowners save money and avoid a common trap: 'Giving you confidence in the systems'

There's no special permitting or installation involved.
  • Tech Tech

Startup launches revolutionary new way for homeowners to maintain power during outages: 'Keeps those appliances running'

The collaboration makes it easy for fans to ditch unwanted apparel and unlock exclusive game-day perks.
  • Business Business

NBA launches collaboration with Trashie to engage fans in surprising new way: 'Allows us to reward NBA fans'

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LATEST STORIES

Even just understanding what's included in your energy bill every month can feel impossible.
  • Business Business

New survey reveals reveals surprising detail about Americans' power bills: 'This is not intuitive whatsoever'

These stories remind us that nature can sometimes surprise us.
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Resident discovers bird feared to be extinct at historic site: 'They deserve just as much of our conservation efforts'

The Slate Truck's design leans into the utilitarian nature of trucks.
  • Tech Tech

New, American-made electric pickup truck shakes up auto industry with $20K price tag: 'Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the US'

You can get a lot of bang for your buck with this kind of home.
  • Home Home

Homeowner shares video of unusual home built with unbelievably low budget: 'This is what I want'

"Organized crime networks are profiting."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Airport authorities make disturbing discovery after receiving tip about passenger's baggage: 'The suspect is being investigated'

"This rare bobcat sighting isn't just a feel-good moment — it's a hopeful sign."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Wildlife officials thrilled as trail cameras capture secretive predator slinking through upstate New York

Officials advised consumers to seek medical care if they experience symptoms.
  • Food Food

Shoppers warned after major recall hits popular snack: 'Particularly alarming'

Authorities set up a fake sale using YouTube.
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Officials make chilling discovery after undercover operation: 'This is an organized crime'

The bird's features include yellow legs, long wings, and a long tail.
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Experts celebrate as rare bird once on the brink of extinction makes remarkable return: 'It's not something we take for granted'

It could upset the delicate balance.
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Scientists raise concerns after observing unexpected shift in bird behavior

"This is why we don't touch wild animals."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Video of woman's dangerous interaction with wild animal sparks outrage: 'What exactly did she think would happen?'

It's even projected to become more extreme as the planet continues to warm.
  • Business Business

New study reveals troubling factor driving up costs for home owners: 'Potential to wreak havoc'

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