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The next time you change out the water in an aquarium, don't toss the "dirty" water down the drain. That cloudy, murky water is full of nutrients that your plants will love, including good bacteria, nitrogen, minerals, ...Read More

If you use a reusable water bottle at home, you might wonder how long the water inside is safe to drink. The answer: about 24 hours. According to Better Homes & Gardens, water that sits uncovered for eight hours or more ...Read More

That can of diet soda could be dangerous -- if not deadly -- for your dog. Many zero-calorie drinks contain the artificial sweetener xylitol, which is highly toxic to dogs and can lead to seizures, liver failure and other ...Read More

Don’t toss worn pillowcases -- put them to work in your closet. They make great storage bags for sweaters, allowing the fabric to breathe while keeping dust and light off delicate knits. You can also turn one into a ...Read More

It might be time to rethink the classic tennis ball for games of fetch. The familiar fuzzy coating is actually made from plastic fibers that shed as the ball wears down, creating microplastics that can end up in waterways ...Read More

Two good reasons to buy groceries from local merchants instead of big-box stores: You're supporting your local economy, and you’ll likely cut back on single-use plastic. Large supermarket chains often wrap fresh produce ...Read More