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Though the U.S. is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, millions of Americans go hungry. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one in eight households experience hunger or the risk of hunger. That’s more than 35 million people who skip meals, eat too little or even go without food for an entire day. Plant a Row for the Hungry aims to help by connecting gardeners with food banks to get fresh food to Americans experiencing food insecurity....

John Deere recently announced it bought Silicon Valley-based tech firm Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Four-year-old Bear Flag has developed autonomous driving technology that allows existing machines to run without a human operator. John Deere hopes to bring this technology to their farming equipment and accelerate development of its own autonomous equipment. “Deere views autonomy as an important step forward in enabling farmers to leverage their resources strategically to feed the world and create more sustainable and profitable operations,” said Jahmy Hindman, John Deere’s chief technology officer....

The arrival of spring and the abundance of time people have been spending at home lately means landscaping season is fast approaching or, depending on where you live, already in full bloom. Nothing beats family time outside as the weather warms and the foliage flourishes. But keep in mind, the landscaping choices you make — whether they’re plants you plant or features you install — can sometimes put your loved ones at risk....

There are plenty of ways to clean up glue squeeze out, but my favorite method is to dampen a rag and wrap it around the pointed end of a nail. The nail lets me force the rag right into the corner, removing as much glue as possible. – Young Je Easy-Open Nozzle Portable Hot Glue Hack Paste Wax Makes Cleanup Easy Why You Should Lubricate Your Glue Caps and Lids Use a Straw to Scoop Up Squeeze-Out Glue Bottle Caddy Arrange all your glue bottles in a circle with 1-in....

As a DIYer, there’s nothing better than taking something that looks worn out and past its prime and turning it into something new. This crate revival project will show how to make a side table out of a crate, some wood stain, and an assortment of piping using just a couple of HART Tools, found exclusively at Walmart. The rustic stained wood of the crate combined with the industrial feel of its piping legs create a stylish look that will complement any living room or bedside....

A smart doorbell is an internet-connected replacement for a traditional doorbell. It can “ring” a smartphone or other device in your home, and integrate with a smart home automation system to display real-time video from your front door. Note that “smart doorbell” is virtually synonymous with “video doorbell” because most have video cameras included — something to watch for if you’re researching. Doorbells, of course, notify you of a visitor’s arrival....

If you’re looking for a low maintenance and long-lasting mulch option, pine needles might be just what you need. Pine needle mulch, also known as pine straw mulch, is less commonly used than other organic mulches. However, it’s growing in popularity thanks to its convenience and fluffy appearance. See what experts have to say about pine needle mulch. What Is Pine Needle Mulch? Pine straw is an organic mulch made from fallen pine needles, explains Mary Jane Duford, founder of the beginner gardening blog Home for the Harvest....

A ceiling fan should generate a nice breeze and nothing more. Hearing a persistent sound while you’re trying to sleep or watch TV is not normal and can definitely distract. Fortunately, noise coming from your ceiling fan doesn’t necessarily mean your fan is broken beyond repair, or even broken at all. Sean Dion, an electrician for Mr. Electric in Queensbury, New York, says ceiling fan noises usually come down to a loose part, improper installation, or accessories incompatible with your fan’s motor — things like dimmer kits, fan speed and remote control kits....

Car maintenance can be daunting. With so much to do and busy lives, it’s difficult to remember to schedule things like oil changes and brake jobs or even the maintenance tasks you can do yourself. Fortunately, there are a number of phone apps help you keep track of your vehicle with regular maintenance reminders, service records, fuel-tracking and much more. CARFAX Car Care With the free CARFAX Car Care app you can track service on up to eight vehicles, making it a great choice for extended families or anyone managing a small motor pool....

Tape King Gaffers Tape via merchant This gaffers tape from Tape King is strong and leaves behind zero residue. Use it to adhere anything from cords on a soundstage to temporary outdoor repairs. Waterproof and non-reflective, this tape is ready for any task—and two rolls are available at a savings of 59%! Shop Now Butcher Block Conditioner Say goodbye to cracks in hardwood or bamboo—this wood conditioner, just $10 with a 41% markdown, doesn’t let dry conditions ruin wood projects....

You can find a surprising number of cleaning tips on TikTok, but it can be hard to tell what actually works and which so-called miraculous cleaning secrets are merely click bait (sadly, it happens). For example, can a ball of aluminum foil (AKA tinfoil) really make your flatware shine like new? We decided to test this intriguing hack ourselves. How It Works The best thing about this hack? It couldn’t be easier....

Niloo/Shutterstock After Harbor Freight’s incredible parking lot sale, we have now been blessed with another wonderful springtime sale from our pals over at The Home Depot! The Home Depot Spring Black Friday sale is currently upon us. Yep, a Black Friday sale. In SPRING. Home Depot will be hosting their Spring Black Friday sale until Wednesday, Apr. 17, so you’ll want to hop on these deals ASAP. The deals they’re offering are so good, you won’t even believe what you’re reading....

Home Depot This week The Home Depot announced its third quarter financial results for fiscal 2020, reporting sales of $33.5 billion — a 23.2 percent increase from a year ago. A booming housing market and a wave of renewed homeowner interest in home improvement contributed to the surge. “The third quarter was another exceptional quarter for The Home Depot as we saw the continuation of outsized demand for home improvement projects, which has led to sales growth of more than $15 billion through the first nine months of the year,” said Craig Menear, the company’s chairman and CEO....

Like any animal, cats need plenty of mental and physical exercise. Heading outdoors is one easy way to provide it. There are many devices that allow cats to enjoy supervised time outside, including catios, playpens and backpack carriers, but a cat leash is one of the best options. A cat leash lets your pet walk around, roll in the grass and sniff all the smells. It’s less common to see cats on leashes than dogs, and walking a cat is a much different experience....

It doesn’t take long before a shower curtain liner starts looking gross but do you really want to go out and buy a new one all the time? Probably not and if you can stretch it out a little, all the better. So what can you do instead of throwing away a dirty old shower curtain liner? Wash it in the washing machine. How to Clean a Shower Curtain Liner Clean a Shower Curtain Liner With Baking Soda Just because your plastic shower curtain or liner gets dirty or mildewed doesn’t mean you have to throw it away....

via amazon.com If you grew up with a lava lamp or black light, did you ever daydream about the day when your house would have light bulbs in any color you wanted and you could control those lights with the click of a button? Well, even if you didn’t have that dream, it would be pretty cool, right? If you haven’t yet caught on to the LED color changing light bulb trend, maybe it’s time!...

Mike Kemp/Getty Images When it comes to choosing a home, 60 percent of home buyers prefer a newly-built home over an existing one. That’s according to Rose Quint, author of What Home Buyers Really Want and assistant vice president of survey research for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). When Quint broke down statistics across age groups, she found there wasn’t a huge gap in attitude among generations. “Gen X buyers are the most likely to prefer a newly-built home (68 percent), ahead of both Millennials (65 percent) and Baby Boomers (55 percent),” she says....

Francesco Scatena/Shutterstock Why is Radon Dangerous? Radon is a naturally-occurring gas resulting from decaying uranium in the ground. Like carbon monoxide, you can’t see, taste or smell it. Why is radon dangerous? Because radon is radioactive. If you’re exposed to it in high enough concentration over a long period of time, it can lead to lung cancer. Signs of Radon Poisoning Since the result of radon poisoning is lung cancer, the signs of radon poisoning are the same as the symptoms for lung cancer:...

I’m a professional electrician and a homeowner. I’ve worked in huge stadiums, modern hospitals and my own cramped basement, bringing power to people who need it. Now on my fourth house, I’m confident I can spot electrical issues before I sign on the dotted line. But it wasn’t always that way. I’m here to talk shop about my first home: what worked, what didn’t and how you can learn from my mistakes....

via amazon.com If you have pets or small children around, or otherwise are concerned for your own chemical exposure, you may be interested in purchasing an ultrasonic pest control device. Whether you want to repel rodents, insects or wild game, a device exists for you. Let’s see how they operate and if they accomplish their intended purpose. How does ultrasonic pest control work? Ultrasonic pest repellers, once plugged into an electrical outlet, operate by emitting short wavelength, high-frequency sound waves that are too high for humans to hear....