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A mysterious bit of history was unearthed in the backyard of a Virginia home recently — which led to a call to bomb technicians. While working on a home’s curb appeal, a landscaper discovered something that resembled a rock. He had been digging a hole for a shrub next to the home, as Perry Weller, deputy chief of community risk …

Mother’s Day is a time to honor the incredible women who have nurtured, guided and loved us unconditionally. While we often celebrate our mothers or stepmothers on this special day, it’s also the perfect opportunity to show appreciation and gratitude for grandmothers who play a unique and cherished role in the lives of so many families. If you’re not sure …

Few people today would consider going to a laundromat a luxury. But before the first laundromat — or “washateria,” as it was called back then — was created in the 1930s, that is exactly how the launch of automated laundry was viewed by many. On this day in history, April 18, 1934, the first “washateria” opened in Fort Worth, Texas, …

You may have heard of high-value homes and properties belonging to celebrities being taken over by squatters, but did you know that a handful of celebs used to be squatters themselves? Several celebrities have openly spoken about, or in certain cases been caught, squatting in the past. These celebrities formerly lived rent free in someone else’s home. Jay Leno lived …

You can ensure personal safety and peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones by regularly maintaining home devices. Whether you are a homeowner, renter or just temporarily staying in a space, neglecting to routinely check certain devices, such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, can be hazardous. Read on to discover the best practices for inspecting these five …

A young girl is being called a hero by her own family after she ran inside her house as its roof burned to alert her sleeping mom and siblings to the grave danger. Olivia Patterson, age 6, was playing outside with a friend in a nearby yard. That’s when she realized that the roof of her family’s semi-detached home in …

Lifestyle stories from this week included some surprising nature tales, amazing food revelations, a cicada invasion alert to homeowners — and much more. Fun quizzes and crosswords are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes daily crossword puzzles 24/7!) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Grab your coffee or tea, lean back — …

It’s no coincidence or “rare practice”— and it’s certainly not a case of “conservatives pounce.” The recent spate of incidents involving squatters is part of a concerted effort to undermine property rights. That includes the March death of a woman in New York, who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by teens who had been squatting in her late mother’s apartment. …

Squatting, which may be shocking to some, has a deep history in the United States. Squatting was present during the California Gold Rush, the Great Depression and during World War II. During the California Gold Rush, after John Sutter discovered gold on his land in the late 1840s, the land became flooded with squatters, according to History.com. The United States …

A great cicada revival is expected to hit the U.S. this spring and summer. Two cicada broods are making a simultaneous comeback for the first time in 221 years — with trillions of insects expected to emerge across the country. The two groupings of cicadas, brood XIX and XIII, will emerge from the underground in 17 states across the country, …