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Garment workers suffer as fashion brands cancel orders

Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago.




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12 ways to spruce up your home at almost no cost

Use what you already own to create a space that feels fresh and new.




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What to cook when there's (almost) nothing in the house

Making do with limited ingredients has taken on new urgency in pandemic times.




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This is what pandemic homeschooling looks like

Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now.




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6 ways to build resilience at home

"Be like a squirrel" and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times.




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Are we on the verge of camping's golden age?

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.




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The rise of the humble community cookbook

They tell us, "You are not alone. Others have been here before." That's exactly what we need these days.




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Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.




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For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.




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31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas

In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.




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Eat your fruits and vegetables: New Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list released

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.




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Common household products that can kill the coronavirus

When it comes to housecleaning, here's how to tackle the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Can coronavirus spread through tears?

A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears.




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Sidewalk etiquette in the time of COVID-19

If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners.




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The truth about raisins and pesticides

Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.




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Think twice before 'panic buying' chicks

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.




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Here's why the April super Pink Moon is so special

Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.




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Photo: Secrets of a glass frog revealed

Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.




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Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness.




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16 safer disinfectants to use against coronavirus

Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.




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How to pick the best location for a vegetable garden

From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food.




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Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.




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Homemade pasta is the perfect quarantine food

Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients.




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How to grocery shop safely during COVID-19

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.




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Iceland recommends hugging trees instead of people

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.




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11 best condiments to enhance your pantry

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.




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7 houseplants you can eat

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.




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Are you throwing out the best part of your citrus fruits?

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.




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Try out a quirky tiny home at this Dutch glamping haven

Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.




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Tiny house from New Zealand is actually almost tiny

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.




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A home is not a house, and a Polydrop is not a typical teardrop

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.




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Tiny off-grid eco-cabin in Australia has everything you really need

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.




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This Tonke Fieldsleeper is truly a land yacht

It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.




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Thoughtful tiny house in the woods cost under $14K to build

Two undergrads hatched an innovative plan to build this super eco-friendly cabin in the woods of Finland; Mother Nature approves..




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I so want this 3D printed campervan of the future

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.




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Tiny home packs a lot in 280 square feet

But where do you put it?




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Luxe tiny house has a chef's kitchen and secret dining room

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.




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Vanbase builds a conversion that's more like a boat than a camper van

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.




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Top 10 tiny homes of the decade

From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.




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6 dreamy tiny homes created for Disney characters

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?




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This modern-meets-rustic tiny home opens up like a magic trick

The Joshua Tree is a 231-SF timber-framed tiny house on wheels – and has the cutest interior.




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How big a kitchen do you need in a tiny house?

The Kitchoo packs it all into one unit only four feet wide, perfect for your quarantine suite.




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Alley Cat laneway house looks a lot bigger than it is

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.




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Woman has used the same Christmas tree every year since 1928

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some




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Xmas Stress? Get A Christmas Tree Delivered By Bike

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree




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Cute, Low Impact Wool Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments by Planar

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.




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Israeli Artist Makes Christmas Tree From 5,480 Recycled Plastic Bottles

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.




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Old Christmas Trees Help Other Trees Grow Year-Round in Paris' Neighborhood Parks

Once all the gifts have been opened, all the feasting done, all the toasts made, the time will soon come to figure out what the heck to do with the Christmas tree around which so




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Healthy 75' Tree Cut Down to Decorate Rockefeller Center. Does It Have to Be This Way?

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?




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First People Powered Christmas Tree in UK

Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?