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Millennials Are Getting Handier Around the Home Since Lockdown Measures Began
More than three-quarters of US millennials have taken on DIY home improvement projects since the COVID-19 shutdowns began in March.
People are REALLY LOVING Their Homes After Spending So Much Time in Them This Year
A poll of Americans has found two-thirds of homeowners are making the most of this pandemic year by investing in their homes.
Malawi Inventor Lights Up His Whole Village Basically for Free-Starting With a Bicycle and a River
Colrerd Nkosi is a tinkerer who created an electric turbine out of junk for his Malawi village that uses the river to power up all the homes.
Canadian Man Who Filled in Pesky Potholes Has Been Tipped in Coffee, Cannabis, and Cash
Despite being discouraged by local authorities, this man has been applauded for filling in some particularly nasty potholes in his hometown.
He Was Quoted $50,000 to Fix the Church Clock But All it Took Was a Can of WD-40
Big time clock engineers said that scaffolding and a lot of work needed to be done to repair what locals proved needed only a big of grease.
Oil Aboard: Aromatherapy Is a Cheap, Easy Way to Unwind at Home
Relax! You don't have to hire a masseuse to reap the benefits of aromatherapy. These essential oils can be used at home and offer many benefits.
Student Makes Prom Dress With 5,000 Soda Tabs
Two years ago, Regan Kerr turned her small collection of pop tabs from the top of soda cans into an endeavor involving family and friends that culminated at her prom Saturday night. The Aurora, Colorado teen hand-made a dress that took 5,114 pop tabs and five solid months of sewing. The result is an amazing tailored silver frock with flared skirt and colored pop-top trim.
These Anarchists Are Fixing Portland's Pothole Problem
Instead of waiting on the city government to fix their problems, these Portland, Oregon anarchists are taking matters into their own hands.
Man Turns Abandoned Tennis Courts Into Flourishing Dog Park on Chicago South Side
By using old materials from construction sites, a man created one of the most popular dog parks in the city - and it was built on an abandoned tennis court.
We Tried 5 Pumpkin Preservation Hacks To See Which One Keeps Jack-O'-Lanterns Fresh Longest
Did you know there was a way to help your jack-o'-lantern carvings last longer, thanks to pumpkin preservation hacks?
When Woman Unexpectedly Goes into Labor at Foreign Hotel, She Uses the Internet to Give Birth on Her Own
Tia Freeman was not expecting to go into labor in a hotel room in Turkey – but once she realized the baby was coming, she managed a stellar DIY delivery on her own.
Scientists Delight in Solving Culinary Quandary: How to Break Spaghetti Noodles Without Making a Mess
No longer will you have to sweep up the remnants of broken noodles from your kitchen floor – these MIT scientists have found a solution.
10-Year-old Rescues Newborn Using Skills She Learned From Watching Youtube Videos
The youngster was home alone with her aunt when she suddenly heard a scream from the bathroom – and then she raced to the rescue.
Healthy Flavored Popcorn: 5 Easy Variations You Can Make in a Pan
As more and more "harrowing" news surfaces about the perils of microwave popcorn, we figured we'd make it easy enough to try making your own.
Sea Salt Could Help Beat a Common Cold, Study Suggests
New research from the University of Edinburgh shows that gargling and clearing the nose with salt water solutions may help to beat the common cold.
Man Cleans Up Brazilian Streets By Turning Discarded Tires into Cute Recycled Animal Beds
This 23-year-old artist has come up with the most adorable way to recycle discarded tires cluttering up his city streets.
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