There’s a lot of money being thrown around by people who are trying to come up with clever ways to keep our oceans free of trash and debris. For example, The Ocean Cleanup uses large U-shaped floating systems that rely on natural currents to trap trash. On the ground, volunteers like those with the Ocean…
A Texas family is crediting their pet goose for saving the day when a fire broke out in their barn. The Gerber family says that their aptly named pet, Goosey, sounded the alarm when flames started to burn out of control one night while the family was sleeping inside the house. The entire thing was…
In the world of real estate, people often say it’s all about location, location, location. However, in Bath, Maine, the location of a home could help you score a pretty sweet deal, especially if you’re up for a challenge. WMTW-TV reports that a historic home in Maine is being listed for sale for a single…
Imagine waking up after a storm to discover that massive construction pipes have taken over your neighborhood. People living in parts of Arizona won’t have to stretch their imagination too much to picture this scenario, since many of them are living it right now. AZ Family is reporting that a monsoon is to blame for…
A New South Wales woman is being hailed as a vigilante after she pulled what can only be described as an Uno Reverse on a man who allegedly broke into her property. According to the Daily Mail, Kylee Barbette Robinson found a man inside a shed on her property. She stands accused of beating the…
When it comes to developing relationships with your neighbors, becoming friends may sound appealing. That’s because living close to people you like is almost always a bonus, since it makes it easier to spend time together. But too much of a good thing can be bad for those relationships, especially if you start to grow…
The dream of homeownership has been a major goal for many people across the country. And while people have all different kinds of reasons for wanting to own a home—building equity and having enough room to raise a family among them—a new report says that people in California are getting a later start than people…
A good neighbor can be worth their weight in gold. That’s because living next to someone you trust makes it easier to achieve peace of mind when you’re traveling or spending long days at the office. After all, there’s some comfort to be found in knowing that the person who lives next door (or across…
This summer, North Carolina is bracing for more than an influx of tourists wanting to visit the state’s beautiful natural landscape. According to ABC11, state agriculture officials have confirmed that an invasive pest has been discovered in the Tar Heel State. According to ABC11, the yellow-legged hornet was found in a home in Matthews, North…