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Is there a way to keep floodwaters out of my house?
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Floodwaters can do significant damage to a home. Learn how to keep floodwaters out of the house in case of disaster.
How The Nature Conservancy Works
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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.
Why does a flooded house need to be torn down?
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A flooded house is usually torn down if damage exceeds half the market value of your home. Learn how a flooded house can be saddled with structural damage.
How Flood Insurance Works
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Flood insurance is different from regular homeowners insurance. How can you be sure you're covered by flood insurance, just in case?
Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Horrifying, Dangerous, Really Cool
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What's the danger of floating fire ant colony rafts? Learn more about the insect survival strategy in this HowStuffWorks article.
Wallace's Giant Bee, World's Largest, Rediscovered
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Wallace's giant bee, the world's largest, has been rediscovered. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Wolves' Return to Yellowstone a Boon for Streams
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A new study reaffirms that wolves are vital to the health of Yellowstone National Park. HowStuffWorks looks at how the wolves impact the park.
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Vacant Lot
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Buying a vacant lot can be complicated, not to mention expensive. There are several things you should know before you make such a major purchase. We've outlined 10 of them to help simplify the process.
Water Moccasin, Cottonmouth: Different Names, Same Venomous Snake
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Cottonmouths are often called water moccasins and are one of four venomous snakes found in North America. HowStuffWorks gets to know these reptiles.
Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous
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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?