Families of residents at a care home in Tregony say it is 'heart-breaking' they are having to move.

Care home residents 'treated like commodities'

Indiana State

Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
The post Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use ‘grocery style bags’ as toilet: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

Laura-Jane Seaman was "begging staff to help her" before she died, an inquest hears.

Mother died after neglect by hospital - coroner

TheFW

Depending on how long you plan to be in a hotel room probably depends on how you unpack. Longer stays most likely mean you'll try to make things more homey by completely unpacking your suitcases. Use of the closet, shelves, and dresser drawers are there for just this convenience. If...

Why You Should Avoid Using Drawers in Hotel Rooms

Certain aspects of the home that homeowners share are unique, whether you have an apartment, a condo, or a house. Take the living room, for example, which contains multiple pieces of furniture. Your bedroom may also have a dedicated dresser or cabinet. Believe it or not, these pieces of furniture...

How to Get Rid of Pests in Home Furniture

Travel + Leisure

Here's Why You Should Think Twice About Leaving Your Luggage on a Hotel Room Floor

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If you’re traveling this summer, you might be worried about bed bugs crawling into your luggage and hitching a ride home with you. With all those creepy Paris infestation headlines circulating online last year and, more recently, reports of sightings in several Las Vegas strip hotels, it’s hard not to freak out.

I’m an Entomologist. Here’s How I Avoid Bed Bugs When I Travel

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

A-Z-Animals

Have you ever turned on your bathroom light only to be greeted by an unwelcome guest? Well, you are not alone. Nearly three million people in the United States live with pests on a daily basis. And their favorite spots to hide? Moist areas with plenty of food, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Use this […]

Bathroom Bugs Identification Guide: How to Get Rid of Each Type

Real Homes

I use this simple method to get odors out of gym clothes and it works every time. See the cleaning product I use to remove nasty smells

My favorite method for getting odors out of gym clothes — it works every time

Real Simple

Pros share how to eliminate odors from a damp basement, plus surprising sources contributing to the stink.

How to Get Rid of That Musty Smell in Your Basement in 6 Steps

In 2023, hotels worldwide experienced a full-blown bed bug epidemic, with Paris hit particularly hard. While the crisis has subsided since then, we have learned a valuable lesson: when you check into a hotel room, don’t put your luggage on the bed. Instead, place it in the bathtub, entryway, or any space away from the bed and carpet, which may harbor bed bugs. We will also leave a note for housekeeping to make sure our luggage stays put, preventing it from being moved to potentially infested areas like carpets and mattresses.

Here Is Why You Should Always Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub

The carpets in your home experience a lot of foot traffic from day to day. Plus, depending on what room they're in, spills and stains aren't uncommon. Over time, these factors can lead to unpleasant odors taking root in the fibers of your rugs. But with just a few common household ingredients, like baking soda and vinegar, you can remove these odors and keep them from coming back. Ahead, experts share their favorite methods for deodorizing carpets.

5 Easy Ways to Deodorize Carpets So They Always Smell Fresh

Transforming your bathroom into a luxurious retreat starts with selecting high-quality materials that exude elegance and sophistication. Choose natural stone tiles like marble or granite for the flooring and walls, which not only look stunning but are also durable. Adding a statement piece, such as a freestanding bathtub, can instantly elevate the space. In fact, a recent study found that 84% of homeowners update their showers during a bathroom remodel, making it a key area to focus on.

10 Bathroom Decor Ideas to Add a Touch of Luxury

For 149 years, a Lake District town has played host to a Christian convention that has grown from a small affair in a vicar's garden to a big annual gathering, drawing crowds from all over the world. Keswick Convention now takes place over three weeks in the summer and this...

'Wrong time' for Christian convention as trade hit

Unless you’re a rock star with a badditude, chances are you don’t want to stain a hotel bed purposely. Still, crap happens. Aunt Flo travels, too. Kids’ tummies hurt, and grown-ups might find that whatever good times went down on vacation can come back up again all over borrowed bedsheets. So what happens if you make such a lasting memory in a hotel bed?

You Stained Your Hotel Sheets—Now What?

Our cleaning expert is always on the hunt for ways to make cleaning baseboards less horrible, so we tested out this TikTok-viral cleaning tool.

Our cleaning expert loves this $24 tool that makes dusting baseboards so much easier

Homes & Gardens

Should your fridge be hidden behind cabinetry or left exposed? Find out the do's and don'ts of designing around appliances

Are integrated appliances still on trend? Interior designers share their do's and don'ts of designing around appliances

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Town Talks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

NewsBreak

Care home with urine smell and mould downgraded

The inspectors' report says residents at Oak Lodge are at greater risk of falling during the...

Care home with urine smell and mould downgraded

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