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Coyotes coming into your yard isn't ideal, especially if you have kids and pets. This potent compound is supposed to effectively repel coyotes, but is it safe?

The Powerful Solution People Use To Repel Coyotes In Their Yard (& Should You Try It?)

There are many ways to save seeds, but the most budget-friendly may already be in your kitchen. With a few basic supplies, you can easily store seeds

Prep For Gardening Season With This Seed-Saving Coffee Filter Trick

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

A-Z-Animals

Quick Answers: The hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America, with some species weighing as little as .1 ounces. Over 330 species of hummingbirds live in the Western hemisphere. These little birds delight us with their fast-beating wings and colorful feathers. It’s hard to imagine how tiny baby hummingbirds and hummingbird eggs must be […]

When Do Hummingbirds Lay Eggs and Have Babies?

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

Quick Answer: There’s no mistaking the dizzying display of a hummingbird’s wings as it zips around from flower to flower looking for nectar. But often, that same frantic action is used to chase other hummingbirds. So, why do hummingbirds chase each other? Are these tiny, unique creatures simply having fun, or is there another reason? […]

Discover Why Hummingbirds Chase Each Other

Pool noodle hacks are popping up all over social media. These simple DIYs use the budget-friendly material to add function and style to your bedroom.

Creative Pool Noodle Hacks That You'll Want To Try In Your Bedroom

If your morning cup of joe has left your coffee pot stained and looking dull, try this easy cleaning hack to get it sparkling like new again.

Your Stained Coffee Pot Will Shine After Giving This Cleaning Hack A Try

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

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Distilled white vinegar is a popular choice for a kitchen cleaner because it's a natural product, but here's one mess you don't want to clean with it.

One Kitchen Mess You Don't Want To Clean With Vinegar

Instead of buying a memory foam, polyester, down, or feather pillow, consider a buckwheat one. Find out why this type might be the smartest financial decision.

A Buckwheat Pillow Might Give You The Best Bang For Your Buck (With Proper Care)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

When you're swimming, you may not want to get out of the water to grab a drink. Instead, create a floating cooler with this pool noodle hack.

Turn Pool Noodles Into A Fun Floating Cooler That's Perfect For Hot Summer Days

Instead of calling in a professional to fix a leaky faucet, you may be able to fix it yourself with some caulk and a little know-how. Here's what to do.

Stop Paying A Handyman When You Can Recaulk Your Kitchen Faucet Yourself

On an episode of HGTV's "Love It or List It," Hilary Farr made an incredible transformation to an unfinished basement for a cool hangout for teens.

How Hilary Farr Turns An Unfinished Basement Into A Trendy Hangout Spot For Teens

If you're in the market for new pillows, you may have heard of Cushion Lab. It boasts the most comfortable pillow in the world but is it worth buying?

What Makes Cushion Lab Pillows Different And Are They Worth Buying?

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

Finger plates are a two-century old trend that is trending again. House Digest's interior designer Erika Dale tells us more about this antique door decor.

Finger Plates Are The Stylish 224-Year-Old Trend We Need To Bring Back. Here's Why

Don't just assume any flowering yellow weeds in your lawn are dandelions, as they can often be this look-alike plant that's actually far more detrimental.

Tips To Protect Hummingbirds From Praying Mantises Lurking On Feeders

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