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Clever homeowner reveals how he got his utility company to send him a -$500 energy bill: 'It ends up being worth it'

"It ends up being worth paying that 30 cents and end up with a credit," Jordan says. Combined with the credit he had accrued ...
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Pro chef reveals the kitchen upgrade that makes clean-up unbelievably quick: 'I have a solution to all that scrubbing'

An induction stovetop helps save time on cleaning after cooking — and it's surprisingly easy to keep spotless.
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Homeowner shares real-world experience with a heat pump after record-breaking winter storm: 'Technology has come a long way'

One TikToker's showing off the ability of his heat pump to keep his living room warm during a winter cold snap.
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Homeowner searches for realistic financial advice after in-law raves about solar panels: 'The 30% rebate is being phased out'

Another wrote that waiting could mean missing out on major incentives. They said: "It's a good time to act on solar panels ...
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Satellite data uncovers new information about forests scorched by wildfires: 'An efficient way to look at the big picture'

Researchers used satellite data to find that protected forests experience better post-wildfire recovery than unprotected ones ...
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Battery company drops curtain on next-gen tech that could give Tesla a run for its money: 'Offers genuine advantages over ... [the] Powerwall 3'

EcoFlow just debuted a whole-house battery system, the Ocean Pro, that promises superior storm protection when the power goes ...
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Scientists partner with industry leader on state-of-the-art technology set to tackle global crisis: 'A major step forward'

Vanden Recycling partnered with Oxford's scientists to explore terahertz imaging and its potential applications in enhancing ...
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Developer moves forward with $990 million energy project — here's how it could reshape local power grids

Acciona, a Spanish renewable energy developer, is advancing its massive $990 million Tall Tree wind and battery project in ...
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New study makes concerning discovery after testing samples from nearly 200 homes: 'It's a global problem'

A study from Pennsylvania State University found that nearly one in five private wells tested in Pennsylvania contained PFAS.
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Homeowner shares creative strategy to tackle aquatic nuisance in backyard pond: 'Thank you'

One South Florida homeowner found a creative way to tackle a persistent water hyacinth problem in their backyard's pond.
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Homeowner devastated after neighbor's new renovation destroys property: 'Did this on purpose'

One homeowner was horrified to discover that their entitled neighbor had cut through tree roots on their property.
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Homeowner stuns internet with tour of expanding tiny home: 'I want exactly this'

One TikTok video reveals how a clever layout allows a tiny house to expand its living space, making a seemingly small home ...