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Consumer Reports expert breaks down the home heating appliances gaining popularity across the US: '[This] is the smartest thing you can do …"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (517+ words) "I find keeping energy costs down in the winter a real challenge." A home appliance specialist discussed the things a homeowner should keep in mind when they're thinking about upgrading their HVAC. The YouTube short from Consumer Reports (@consumereports) features…...
Dumpster diver spots baby formula in Target dumpster, but the expiration date ends the debate
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (467+ words) A dumpster dive behind Target proved that some finds can save real money, while others are better left alone. On TikTok, Love in the Dumpster (@loveinthedumpster) documented a discovery that led to more caution than elation. Oversized discarded items had…...
'Lazy installer': Homeowner shares photo of new generator install, gets slammed with harsh truth
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (474+ words) Other replies suggested the problem was not only cosmetic but could also involve code compliance. A new backup generator is supposed to offer peace of mind during outages. Instead, one homeowner's new installation sparked a wave of criticism after online…...
San Diego homeowner rethinks solar after pulling out of contract at last minute: 'Never feel rushed to sign"
3+ mon, 22+ hour ago (222+ words) Equipment choices that looked like an easy win a few years ago may not save nearly as much now. Going solar remains one of the best ways to save money on home energy, especially in a high-cost market such as…...
Illinois village orders homeowner to tear out her garden despite state's garden protection law
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (327+ words) "My garden means everything to me — my health, my food, and my peace." An Illinois gardener and stage IV cancer survivor is gaining attention online after she said her local village threatened to remove her native plant garden, sparking backlash…...
'I thought there were laws in place': Homeowner upset after HOA destroys clover lawn
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (344+ words) The exchange reflects a growing tension playing out in neighborhoods across the country. An Illinois homeowner's frustration over an HOA dispute has sparked a conversation about what neighborhood associations can and cannot control regarding eco-friendly yards. In a Reddit post…...
Homeowner shocked after electric bill rises despite using less power: 'They're the ones that need to pay"
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (539+ words) "People shouldn't pay for it. The companies should pay for it." Even though a New Jersey homeowner used less power this summer, she says her electric bill still went up. After checking her neighbors' bills as well, she started to…...
Homeowner facing a $12,000 A/C replacement took a community college course instead, says the DIY switch saved $20,000
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (513+ words) "Not counting the monthly savings on the electric bill." After passing on a $12,000 air-conditioning replacement quote and the interest that would have come with a payment plan, a homeowner said they took classes, installed the system themself, and ultimately saved…...
False claims about grocery-store produce spark backlash against food-saving technology
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (499+ words) "The problem is that we need to get the food to the people who need it." Viral misinformation nearly knocked a food-waste startup off track just as it was being hailed as a promising way to keep produce from spoiling....
Tensions rise as HOAs crack down on homeowners ripping out their lawns to plant native species
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (470+ words) With more neighborhoods facing drought and higher costs, the idea of what counts as a "well-kept" yard is shifting. A dispute over curb appeal is unfolding in many HOA neighborhoods across the country, driven less by neglect than by changing…...