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Gas appliances could be polluting your home — but a few simple upgrades could save you tons of cash

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Help Yourself While Helping the Planet — Straight From Your Inbox

At The Cool Down, we're all about making it easy to help yourself while helping the planet.

Yes, we're facing serious challenges, but there are real solutions to our problems, and the solutions are going to make all of our lives better — they're going to make us safer, richer, healthier, and happier. All we have to do is make the choice to act. 

Our newsletters deliver easy hacks, useful advice, and cool clean tech straight to your inbox — and we hope you'll let us be your guide in building a cooler future for yourself and your loved ones.

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LATEST HACKS

One Reddit user's clever hack involved using clamshell grape containers to grow seedlings.
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Gardener shares clever hack using old plastic containers: 'Very helpful'

Oregonians are working to change the Beaver State's e-bike laws, and one mom is at the head of the pack.
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Activist mom leads the charge challenging state's 'outdated e-bike laws': 'We're talking about independence'

The Winter 2025 AI Safety Index revealed major AI companies aren't taking responsibility for the potentially harmful technology they're creating.
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New report finds dangerously overlooked flaw in leading AI companies' systems: 'Existential risk of the superintelligent systems'

One Redditor shared how they turned a used Folgers' coffee container into a makeshift bird feeder.
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Homeowner shares photo of 'awesome' way to use old coffee containers: 'Very nice'

One TikTok user shared an incredible plant-potting hack using empty spice tins.
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Gardener shares genius reason why you shouldn't throw out old spice containers: 'I never know what to do with those'

This TikTok hack shows how to make dog toys out of repurposed toilet paper rolls and other household items.
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Dog owner reveals why you shouldn't throw away old toilet paper tubes: 'Awesome'

One TikToker's shared a clever hack for safely storing and disposing of used sewing machine needles.
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Woman shares brilliant trick using old medication bottles: 'This is genius'

This home hack removes stubborn counter stains in only 15 minutes or less.
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Woman demonstrates simple trick to get rid of stubborn kitchen stains: 'I was looking for this'

One gardener shows how companion planting — in this case, pairing marigolds with pimento peppers — can benefit all the plants involved.
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Gardener shares simple hack for thriving plants: 'It's important to know'

A National Institutes of Health study extrapolated health data gathered from 11,255 adults over 30 years.
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Researchers say good hydration is linked with longevity — here's what you need to know

One gardener shared a simple no-dig gardening technique on TikTok that turns a boring lawn into a thriving wildflower haven.
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Gardener demonstrates essential hack using old cardboard boxes: 'This is such a good idea'

One Redditor shared their backyard off-grid solar system that helps keep their house powered, even on cloudy days.
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Homeowner shares images of the head-turning solar setup that took his family off-grid: 'That's a monster system'

One TikTok user shared a clever hack to repurpose an old Parmesan lid — and people are loving it.
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Woman shares genius hack using old Parmesan shaker lids: 'This is wonderful'

The key to relief might already be in your kitchen.
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New study reveals unexpected way to reduce major menopause symptoms by 88% — here's what you need to know

One TikTok user shared an ingenious and cost-effective hack for battling fruit flies.
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Homeowner shares brilliant hack using empty spice shakers: 'So smart'

If you're struggling with your laundry bill, this Reddit laundry dryer hack might be a game changer.
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Renter shares simple hack to save money on laundry runs: 'It's plenty of time'

A mom and her young child were delighted when a tiny frog decided to move into the backyard habitat they'd built.
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Gardener shares heartwarning video after tiny resident moves into backyard: 'He looks so happy'

As grocery prices surge, families are turning to food pantries and community fridges to make ends meet.
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Americans turn to community fridges as grocery prices skyrocket: 'The everyday dollar... [isn't] stretching as far'

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