Since it is summer, expect to see a lot of mosquitoes. This season brings an increase in mosquito activity, particularly after rainfalls. These insects thrive in warm weather, but don’t be complacent, as it will likely continue until fall. They are not only annoying but also pose a danger, as they can easily spread diseases. They can bite you any time of the day, so make sure to stay protected.

Mosquitoes Hate This Smell

Real Simple

Get rid of odors and freshen up your home with these low-effort tricks.

5 Easy Ways to Make Your House Smell Amazing

It’s every traveler’s nightmare: coming home after a trip to find out bed bugs have snuck into your luggage and made themselves a new home in your bed and furniture. While bed bugs can be a serious pest issue, rubbing alcohol is a common DIY solution many people turn to at the first sign of an infestation.

Does Rubbing Alcohol Really Kill Bed Bugs? We Asked Pest Pros

House Digest

Mums are an autumn staple on many front porches and in landscapes, but if they aren't getting what they need, they may fail to bloom. Here's how to help.

Reasons Why Your Mums Aren't Blooming And How To Fix The Problem

Chlorine bleach is an ingredient in many commercial toilet bowl cleaner, thanks to its ability to work as an effective disinfectant and stain remover. It's only natural that you could choose to clean your toilet with solely bleach, if that's what you have on hand. Whether you've run out of...

Should You Use Bleach to Clean a Toilet? We Asked a Cleaning Pro

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Coca-Cola is often used in household cleaning, so we wanted to know if Diet Coke could work as well. Here's what happened when we used it on a dirty shower.

Can Diet Coke Cut Through Shower Grime? We Tested This Fizzy Hack

Virginia State

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Virginia Beach, VA

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WINCHESTER, VA - Virginia Beach resident Antwain Eason struck it big in the July 23 Mega Millions drawing, winning the game’s $1 million second prize. According to a press release issued by the Virginia Lottery on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Eason, who purchased his ticket online, matched the first five numbers, narrowly missing the Mega Ball number.

Winning One Million Dollar Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Virginia

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.

This Spray Will Make Your Sheets Smell Freshly Cleaned Every Day Of The Week

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

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

Not only is high humidity uncomfortable for you, it can actually cause serious damage to your home. Especially in the dog days of summer and long bouts of rainfall, humidity levels have been rising at an alarming level. Read on to see what humidity does to your home and how...

What Happens to Your Home in the Humidity? 6 Major Issues You Should Watch For

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

An age-old ritual known as "smudging," or burning herbs, involves filling both indoor and outdoor areas with the smoke from burning botanicals. This ceremony is meant to improve spiritual activities, affect mood, and purify the atmosphere. Lavender has many known medicinal uses, including as analgesic, relaxing, antifungal, and antidepressant effects.

What Happens To You When You Burn Lavender

Vermont State

Teaselwood Design has designed this rustic timber frame house that offers the ultimate in rustic elegance, situated on a popular southern Vermont ski resort. The designers complimented this home’s neutral aesthetic with muted furnishings, soft color schemes, and careful dashes of brighter hues. Granite stone, a reclaimed wood floating staircase, and a delicate glass fixture upgraded the entry into a masterpiece, while natural materials infuse open living spaces with warmth and tranquility.

Rustic timber frame house offers an inviting getaway in the Vermont mountains

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

When imagining a home, people envision themselves living a version of what they’ve seen before: a townhouse, a villa, or a plant-filled high-rise. This was not the case for a Brazilian family of five, who sought a sustainable home truly immersed in nature. Tucked away in the countryside of São Paulo, their three-level residence is unlike any other in the area or beyond—almost concealed within its hilly surroundings, as though produced by nature itself. For example, a green roof or a landscaped terrace are camouflaging, organic elements—and they’re brilliant sustainability tools, too. Not only do they help lower the heat gain of a building’s interior, they facilitate better air circulation that in turn reduces the building’s energy consumption. Designed with these considerations in mind, this house in Porto Feliz, Brazil has it all.

This Sustainable Home in Brazil Blends Into Nature

Cooking With Maryann

Parrot Bay coconut shrimp is one of Red Lobster's biggest seller. I can see why! If you've ever had their coconut shrimp, you know that it's got an addicting balance of sweet and salty, with that amazing crunch. Here's what you'll need for 3-4 servings:

Copycat Red Lobster Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp

Iowa State

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(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

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Missouri State

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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Eastern Orange County residents should not drink the tap water

Some residents in Eastern Orange County still should not drink the public water supply. The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water issued a Do...

Eastern Orange County residents should not drink the tap water

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