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Homeowner searches for second opinions after plumber offers questionable appliance advice: 'Does anyone have any experience with this?'

"Our modern homes are not ventilated as the ones in the past."

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Chemistry professor explains the invisible dangers of popular kitchen appliances: 'Seriously unhealthy'

"Do you want to expose your kids to that?"

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Appliance expert explains the safety benefits of next-gen stovetops — here's what you need to know

Here's how it works.

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Home energy expert reveals which rarely-thought-of appliance could be draining your wallet: 'Replace your old unit proactively'

"I've never been into having electric stovetops ever in my life."

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Celebrity chef cancels appliance order after discovering next-gen kitchen tech: 'I was converted after two days'

"Don’t let a few clouds or cold days fool you."

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Energy expert disproves rampant claim about rooftop solar panels: 'Debunking the biggest myth'

"This is a genius move."

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Parent sparks envy after making incredible use of computer found in trash: 'One person's trash is my treasure'

Organizers are working on efforts that include farmers, policymakers, researchers, and others.

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Farmers issue warning as extreme weather threatens food supply: 'Threatening the socioeconomic livelihoods of our farmers'

"Gotta love RING doorbell cameras."

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Homeowner devastated after neighbor's shocking act destroys beloved property feature: '[I] don't know what to do'

"Living the dream."

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Resident shares fascinating tour after transforming ship into floating home and workspace: 'Wow, I'd like that life'

"Sorry to hear that."

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Tesla owner shares photos following return to frustrating scene after parking car at home: 'The police couldn't believe it either'

"There's no way to remove it."

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Homeowners warn against concerningly popular yard trend after years of disastrous consequences: 'I don't know what the solution is'