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HOME ENERGY FIGHTS

HOAs install arrays of solar panels on their roofs.

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A regressive HOA made up a rule and then tried to take away this family's home — so they fought back in court

Homeowner Joey Myles

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Freedom-loving homeowner wins battle over HOA's power-hungry 'aesthetic' policy: 'This is about property rights'

Homeowner's association

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Defiant couple battles HOA in court after violating their allegedly 'illegal' neighborhood rules: 'There was no reason'

YARD & GARDEN FIGHTS

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Couple's lawn feud with heavy-handed HOA leads to change in state law: 'If they fight back, they can win'

Native grasses in the lawn, lawn rules

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Homeowner finds clever way to push back against HOA's frustratingly strict lawn rules: 'They got mad at me this year'

Raised vegetable beds

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Homeowner plots defense of property rights after 'ludicrous' HOA response to their garden: 'State laws supersede any HOA laws'

LATEST HOA ARTICLES

One Florida homeowner pushed their HOA to deal with an invasive Brazilian Pepper Tree — and finally succeeded.

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Homeowner frustrated as negligent HOA ignores urgent issue: 'Neither one of them will return my calls'

Arkansas' Batesville School District is proving that a bold idea — and a lot of sunshine — can reshape what's possible for public schools.

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School's new installation earns teachers $15,000 raises: 'We were willing to take some risks'

One frustrated condo owner says their HOA has made it "as difficult as possible" to install an EV charger.

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Resident thrilled after finding loophole in 'absurd' HOA requirements: 'This has been a 6-month headache'

One savvy homeowner detailed how they discovered a major problem with their Tesla's solar panels thanks to a clever hack.

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Homeowner takes matters into their own hands after Tesla customer service stonewalls complaint: 'This is where the gaslighting starts'

According to EnergySage's analysis, the average solar payback period in the U.S. is about 10.5 years.

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Energy experts break down whether rooftop solar investments still make sense in 2025: 'Does solar pay off?'

One Redditor shared a story about a difficult neighbor who insisted they pay more for shared yard-care expenses.

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Homeowner frustrated over neighbor's baffling demands: 'Better them than you'

Solar energy is booming in Britain after a record-breaking year for rooftop installations.

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Shocking new data reveals record-breaking trend in the solar industry: 'Demand ... is at an all-time high'

A Reddit post detailing a nightmare neighbor situation is striking a chord online.

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Homeowner shares nightmare experience with family next door: 'That's straight outta some suburban horror flick'

A Redditor shared how their mom's neighbor trespassed onto their property and cut down a significant part of a tree.

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Mother devastated after returning home to find property completely unrecognizable: 'Sue him'

A federal judge just struck down a Trump-era executive order that stalled numerous clean energy projects.

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US judge deems administration's ban on crucial energy projects illegal: 'Use this as a wake-up call'

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Mila Kunis raises eyebrows after venting frustration about position as head of neighborhood HOA: 'No one ever says thank you'

One homeowner on Reddit posted before-and-after photos of their yard. They noted that people came this year to take photos in front of their house because of all the flowers.

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Homeowner shares incredible before-and-after photos of unrecognizable yard transformation: 'Just beautiful'

One homeowner shared their frustration over wanting to install a clothesline — something their homeowners' association currently prohibits.

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Homeowner grapples with frustrating HOA restrictions on backyard: 'They cannot outright prohibit them'

One homeowner wanted to install heat pumps for his townhouse. When his HOA said no, he took to Reddit for help.

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Homeowner seeks advice after domineering HOA gets lawyer involved over simple appliance upgrade: 'I pushed back'

One Redditor took to r/homeowners to learn the ins and outs of solar panel ownership before the installation process begins.

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Solar panel owners offer real-world advice for cautious homeowners considering upgrades: 'One of those purchases that's exciting but complex'

According to DIY creator Casey Finn, shutting off your outdoor faucets for winter can prevent a costly burst pipe situation.

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Expert reveals simple home maintenance tip to prevent thousands of dollars in damages this winter: 'I'm not risking [it]'

When we can't sleep well, it affects everything from our attention span to our overall health.

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Study finds concerning new factor linked to sleep loss: 'The consequences aren't just relatively trivial things'

One HOA president in New York City took things too far by making a selfish request that affected an entire condo's worth of residents.

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Resident outraged by HOA president's selfish action: 'Tenants were furious'

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