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A person puts batteries in an electric lawn mower.

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4 homeowners reveal why they ditched gas mowers for electric

A couple stands together, admiring solar panels on their roof against a clear blue sky.

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Homeowner shows off photo of massive tax return after installing rooftop solar

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Business

Target will give you discounts in exchange for your old car seat — here's how it works

A tall grass lawn.

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5 lawn transformations that prove less mowing can mean more beauty

Three silica gel packets.

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How this silica gel packet hack can add 'years' to your tech's life

A person talks about a dishwasher maintenance hack.

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This 2-minute dishwasher hack can keep your dishes spotless

A pile of discarded furniture and items sitting on a curbside.

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5 amazing high-priced items people found sitting curbside for free

"Great tip."

Food

Home cook shares simple recipe using common food waste: 'Such a quick and easy way'

"We have lemon and lime trees, and when they are in season we get heaps."

Food

Chef shares genius way to use discarded citrus peels: 'Definitely going to do this'

"Recycling and reusing into something fun."

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Mother sparks intrigue online after sharing ingenious DIY mental stimulation toy for babies: 'I'm going to try this idea'

"The app is super easy to use."

Food

Shopper shares unbelievable life hack she uses to get groceries for half the price: 'A big game-changer'

“A mother’s creativity is unmatched."

Food

Mom shares 'genius' food hack to cut snack waste — and stretch your grocery budget