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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

I love summer, but one thing I don’t like about this season is the amount of mosquitoes roaming around our house. I get mosquito bites on my whole body, and they are very itchy. We have an outdoor kitchen that we always use, and whenever I use it, I always get mosquito bites. The sudden rainfall also doesn’t help our situation since these pesky insects breed in any standing water. They can quickly multiply and cause us more trouble.

How to Burn Coffee Grounds to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

MotorBiscuit


Here's when you can ignore drips beneath your car, and when you should see a mechanic immediately.
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Why Does Water Drip Under a Car on Hot Days?

It's important to stick to a schedule. Doing laundry is a highly polarizing chore: you either love to care for your linens or you procrastinate every chance you get. However, there are certain items that need routine washing to stay in tip-top shape, and our sheets are one of the most important. We turned to the experts to share their best advice for caring for your sheets—and why it's so important to stick to a schedule.

This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets, According To Experts

Learn how to set your ceiling fan direction for summer to keep your home comfortable through the heat. Ceiling fans can make a stuffy room feel pleasantly cool, but unlike air conditioners, they don’t actually lower the temperature of a room. Instead, fans generate a breeze, creating a wind-chill-like effect as the moving air helps you eliminate body heat. But if your ceiling fan only pushes around hot air, this phenomenon won’t be nearly as effective. To keep your home cool (and comfortably warm in the winter), learn how to change your ceiling fan direction for summer and winter.

Is Your Ceiling Fan Turning in the Right Direction to Actually Cool Your Home?

SlashGear

Home fires are scary, and attaching an intricate system of panels designed to collect solar energy and funnel it into a home's electrical system seems like the kind of thing that could end up catching fire, right? Well... sort of. Solar panels can and sometimes will break, and that damage...

Can Solar Panels Catch Fire? What You Need To Know

The US Sun

A SCENEIC spot is often the main focus when choosing where to relax outside but a tricky seek-and-find puzzle warns not to overlook bugs. Try your best to find the ants at the picnic — and see if you’d stop them from crawling over your food. Online gambling...

Everyone can see the bees but you have 20/20 vision if you can spot the ants at the picnic in under 20 seconds


Many wonder if it's possible to buy old police cars. 
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Here’s What Happens To Decommissioned Police Cars

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. Looking for tips on how to cool down your house in the summer?. Even those who love summer can become frustrated when their home becomes as hot as the outdoors. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to lower the temperature in your house on hot days, either with or without air conditioning.

How to keep your house cool in summer

A woman has caused quite a stir on TikTok after getting into a car accident while wearing a most unfortunate T-shirt. Jesse Lynn, whose username is jesselynnharte, posted the 40-second video from her car having just been in an unspecified accident. In the video, while close to tears, Jesse explains that the state police are on their way, and they’re going to find her wearing a T-shirt that says, “I would dropkick a child for a Josh Cabernet Sauvignon.”

‘That’s going to be embarrassing’: Woman gets into a car accident and instantly regrets her choice of T-shirt when the cops come

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

GreenMatters

Household bills feel like they never end. Many consumers are cutting costs where they can in their everyday lives. When it comes to your electric bill,  big appliances like washers and dryers can be costly and bad for the environment. Although there are sustainable washers and dryers available, not everyone can afford to switch right away. When it comes to doing your laundry, timing your loads could save you more money than you realize. Believe it or not, waiting until the best time to wash clothes could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run. Keep reading for...

Washing Your Clothes at the Right Time Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars

New bed sheets are always a luxury we can't wait to sleep on. If you're like us, you can't wait to pull out your new sheets, make your bed, and get a good night's sleep (once you've narrowed down your favorite bed sheet type, of course). But, according to laundry...

Should You Wash New Sheets Before Using Them? We Asked a Laundry Expert

A complete "backyard cooking set" often has two things: A grill for those beautifully charred thick steaks, ribs, or kebabs, and a smoker for slow-cooking something fragrant and tender like smoked pulled pork. Getting both, however, will put a serious dent in your wallet, especially if you're after the latest and greatest models. Here's the good news for the budget-minded pit masters out there: Your grill can also turn into a smoker in a pinch.

The Hack To Turn Any Grill Into A Smoker

Whether you’re an experienced seamstress or just starting your sewing journey, there are plenty of ways to enhance your projects without breaking the bank—like these dollar store sewing hacks from Just Get it Done Quilts on YouTube. In this article, Just Get it Done Quilts will share 10...

10 Dollar Store Sewing Hacks You Need to Know

Food & Wine

It keeps drinks hot or cold better than anything else I've tried.

The First Thing I'm Packing for My Next Camping Trip Is This $26 Thermos I've Used for 10+ Years

If you were driving or towing your RV today, how comfortable would you say you are driving it? Very? Comfortable, but a little stressed? Very stressed but it’s something you have to deal with? Or are you extremely nervous and uncomfortable?. We get it. Driving an RV, especially if...

How comfortable are you at the wheel driving or towing your RV?

Paper towels are a staple in almost every household, known primarily for their role in cleaning up spills and messes. However, their utility extends far beyond the kitchen. These versatile, handy sheets can be used in several ways that you might not have considered. From practical solutions for everyday problems to clever tricks that save time and effort—all you will need is these clever hacks from Joy Home Remedies.

15 Paper Towel Hacks You Need To Know

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Daily Mail

Joe Biden and First Lady Jill have been using their homes as an ATM, taking out multiple mortgages and refinancing their Delaware properties an astonishing 35 times, DailyMail.com can reveal.

Report: The Bidens have been using their Delaware house for fast cash

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RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike: Why did this plug burn up?

Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you’re a newbie who’s never plugged in a...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike: Why did this plug burn up?

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