HEALTH: How can drinking cause dehydration?

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• March 16th, 2016
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Why drinking responsibly means hydrating responsibly Whether celebrating a holiday or the end of a work week, many people kick back a glass of their favorite beverage to toast the occasion. If that beverage is alcohol, we hope you drink responsibly, but with that comes responsible hydration. Did you...

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LIST: 5 naughty things that will earn you a visit from Krampus this Christmas

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• December 21st, 2015
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Krampus says be good to your plumbing and your environment for goodness sake. Don’t be naughty this year. Of course, St. Nicholas is known for bringing gifts to kids on the Nice list. The Naughty list earns children a more frightening visit from Krampus, a creature of European tradition...

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DIY: How to protect your plumbing in style when entertaining holiday houseguests

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• November 19th, 2015
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Some people have a habit of flushing things they shouldn’t flush: Disposable wipes, paper towels, wrappers, cotton swabs, and a whole lot more. And when you’re entertaining guests this holiday season, if you don’t know their habits, they might be flushing something in your bathroom that could cause a...

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2016: 3 ways water could take center stage at Thursday’s Republican debate #GOPdebate

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• August 4th, 2015
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Senator Marco Rubio sips water during the GOP response to the 2013 State of the Union address. We don’t often talk politics. We talk water. But with the first 2016 Republican Debate taking place this Thursday right here in Cleveland, hey let’s talk both. Water could very well take...

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VIDEO: Sing along with the #12clogs of Christmas

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• December 9th, 2014
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Sinks, toilets, and drains in general tend to get a little extra work during the holidays, especially if you’re hosting house guests. That’s why we created our #12clogs of Christmas infographic last year, and now have put it to song, to help you remember what to keep out of...

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LIST: Flush or fiction? 5 of our favorite toilet bowl myths and legends

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• December 4th, 2014
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Handy wipes are flushable: False. They may say flushable on the package. They are common in bathrooms across the country. But because disposable wipes don’t break down in the sewer system like toilet paper does, they can clog a home’s plumbing and cause major issues in city treatment systems....

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WEIRD: Minnesota man faces charges after clogging toilets with pounds of nails

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• October 6th, 2014
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We have an entire list of things people shouldn’t flush down the toilet. Looks like we need to add another one to it. A St. Paul, Minnesota man is being charged with first-degree property damage after he was alleged to have dumped pounds of hardware-store nails down toilets in...

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TECH: How to save your new iPhone 6+ if it falls in the toilet [#waittotweet]

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• September 9th, 2014
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Whether you’re waiting in line for Apple’s new iPhone 6 or still rocking your Blackberry, this can be useful. Or better yet, you could just wait to tweet.

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TIPS: 5 common car repairs and replacements to protect the environment

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• July 11th, 2014
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Many Americans are seeking more sustainable alternatives to common household cleaners and chemicals. That’s not always easy when it comes to maintaining your car. Although there are few alternatives to automotive fluids, there are still many things that can be done to lessen the impact our cars have on...

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HOME: A healthy environment starts at home, and it might start with these 33 tips.

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• April 8th, 2014
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If this is what it looks like under your kitchen sink, there has to be a better way. Better for you, better for our water, and better for the environment. From eco-friendly cleaning solutions, to disposal tips for those trash items that don’t belong on your curb, we have...

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