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A battle is afoot in one suburb.

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Residents kept from installing money-saving home addition because of HOA rules: ‘Clearly illegal and unenforceable’

She was able to give her tomatoes a fighting chance.

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Gardener shares her hack for bringing severely neglected tomato plants back to life: ‘Love this’

“Thirteen ‘empty’ lotion bottles clam-shelled produced 36 ounces that would normally be tossed."

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Exasperated customer calls out manufacturers after cutting open multiple lotion bottles: ‘Why do companies do this?’

The lander said they wanted to save on mulch.

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Gardener sparks debate after sharing photo of concerning landscaping choice: ‘I’d be very worried about this’

“There is nothing more priceless than you and your family’s safety."

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Grandma issues PSA about critical home maintenance task that can prevent future headaches: ‘We forget the huge savings that come with [this]’

Sink faucet cleaning hack

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Homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos of ‘mummified’ cleaning hack for faucets: ‘It’s so satisfying’

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"All the rooms in my house smell rich."

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Shopper stunned after discovering high-end candles for incredibly low price at thrift store: ‘You have hit the mother lode’

Companion planting for healthy gardens

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Gardener shares her easy planting formula that will yield healthy plants every time: ‘Not one time has it been explained this simply’

Hack for controlling your thermostat

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Mom reveals simple trick she uses to save $100 a month on energy bills: ‘I’ve noticed a decent amount of difference’

Money you can save at the library

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Eye-opening receipt shows just how much money you can save at the library: ‘It’s awesome’

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