This isn't your father's rental furniture
July 17, 2019, 8:31 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Renting furniture is less trouble — and less likely to end up in the landfill.
Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII
June 5, 2019, 2:55 p.m. by Angela Nelson
Dan Mackay is now on a mission to reunite the tags with surviving veterans or their relatives.
5 historic battles you can witness in the present
June 5, 2019, 2:55 p.m. by John Donovan
Re-enactors bring the past to life with stirring mock battles.
Woman collects 2.4 tons of trash on Nova Scotia beaches in 1 year
June 4, 2019, 12:08 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'It is not even a drop in the bucket.'
Wild bees are recycling plastic, study finds
June 3, 2019, 11:34 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Bee species have begun using plastic waste to build their nests, hinting at the extent of plastic pollution as well as nature's limited ability to adapt.
Why paper books and the independent bookstore aren't dead
May 31, 2019, 11:36 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Turns out all those dire predictions were wrong.
17 things Albert Einstein really did say
May 29, 2019, 2:03 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
For some reason, it's easy to misquote the world's most famous genius.
New Yorkers line up for 'Manhattanhenge'
May 29, 2019, 10:48 a.m. by Catie Leary
Twice a year, New Yorkers are treated to a special solar event: During Manhattanhenge, the sun sets perfectly along the city's east-west street grid.
This man's love affair with icebergs will warm you on the inside
May 24, 2019, 3:22 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
No one gets more excited about iceberg season than camera-toting Canadian Mark Gray.
Going green when it's your time to go
May 22, 2019, 10:50 a.m. by Laura Moss
From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.
The dream of building a coast-to-coast scenic bike trail just got real
May 14, 2019, 1:10 p.m. by Matt Hickman
It will cover 4,000 miles over 12 states — with nary a car in sight.
Boy's awesome reaction to live orchestra sparks a search for his identity
May 13, 2019, 4:20 p.m. by Ben Bolton
He just said out loud what everyone else was already thinking — and we all applaud that.
Walk between the Smokies on North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge
May 7, 2019, 1:27 p.m. by Ben Bolton
The Gatlinburg SkyBridge opens soon and stretches 680 feet.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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