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Locals outraged over Nantucket seasonal residents' $18M oceanfront project

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Doomsday prepper dismantles solar panel myth with personal story

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5 plastic bag alternatives tested — here's which one came out on top

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Homeowner shares before-and-after video after giving up mowing: 'Beautiful and way less work'

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Texas couple explains how they 'entirely' cut ties with utility companies

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Homeowner debunks heat pump myth with simple back-of-the-envelope math

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Video shows oblivious woman drive giant pickup truck over Lamborghini

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1 in 5 Americans may be exposed to cancer-causing toxin in drinking water

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Homebuyer wrestles with 20-year solar lease attached to purchase: 'Is [it] worth killing a deal?'

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NBA champion says solar isn't just for 'fancy people'

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Homeowner reviews 1st winter with heat pump system in 2,400-square-foot home: 'We are super happy'

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'Is [it] legally enforceable?' Resident seeks help after HOA adopts solar restriction

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Husband resists heat pump as wife weighs switch to cut energy bills

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5 lawn transformations that prove less mowing can mean more beauty

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Microplastics found in 100% of brains, but far less than RFK Jr. claim

A smiling woman in a blue polo shirt stands in front of a wall with various cords and a bike helmet.

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Experts explain why this water heater is up to 4x more efficient

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Farmers are pairing solar panels with livestock — and the results are turning heads

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Homeowner installs DIY heat pumps in 3 weeks — says the savings were worth it

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