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North Carolina is expanding access to a program that aims to reduce energy costs for homeowners across the state.

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Residents across 100 counties can now receive up to $16,000 for energy-efficient appliance upgrades: 'Lower their utility bills by up to $80'

One homeowner in a dispute with their Virginia homeowners association turned to Reddit for advice about how to handle what seemed to them a clearly illegal decision.

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Homeowner shares story after stubborn HOA rejects money-saving renovation: 'I'm trying to handle this in a civil manner'

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A gardener's beautiful before-and-after photos prove that even a forgotten corner can become a flourishing masterpiece with the right planning and a little care.

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Gardener shares 'beautiful' before-and-after photos of yard transformation: 'You did a great job'

One frustrated gardening couple went viral after claiming their landlord told them they can't take the plants they purchased and tended to for more than three years.

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Landlord threatens to keep belongings after tenants say they're moving out: 'That is absolute nonsense'

One thrift store shopper recently proved that checking thrift stores regularly can lead to major savings.

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Thrift shopper does double-take at price tag on unlikely item at Goodwill: 'I couldn't believe my luck'

An Atlanta man repeatedly raised the issue with the property management company overseeing his unit, much as a tenant would approach a landlord.

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Landlord faces backlash after kicking out tenant for complaints of heavy flooding: 'It does raise … suspicion'

A very messy shared garden situation left a renter wondering if they were in the wrong for taking their garden with them during a contentious move.

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Tenant baffled after landlord threatens to sue and keep deposit: 'Contact a lawyer'

An Instagram video shows that you can save big on items you'll use often when you shop at thrift stores.

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Thrift shopper reveals what items she 'never' buys new anymore: 'I always forget about [these]'

A pair of homeowners can now install solar panels after the Missouri Supreme Court settled a dispute with their homeowners association.

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Homeowner takes HOA to court after they banned money-saving home upgrade: 'Make [it] ... more available in our state'

Every bathroom may not have a plunger, but most have a brush to scrub the toilet bowl.

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Handyman reveals simple method to unclog toilet without plunger: 'So helpful'

This hack comes courtesy of Andre the Farmer, who posted a quick TikTok showing how silica gel packs can keep seeds fresh.

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Man shares clever hack using silica gel packets: 'Everybody gets these'

One homeowner got a rude awakening after their neighbor installed a huge gas generator outside their bedroom window following the 2021 Texas freeze.

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Homeowner shares animated rant after neighbor installs enormous generator next to bedroom window: 'So big he had to have a crane install it'

Helena lives in Ontario, so it gets really cold. Keeping comfortable indoors is important to them because that's where they spend most of their time.

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Retired homeowner shares honest experience after installing futuristic heat pump HVAC: 'Often you hear negative comments'

More and more people are turning to solar energy because it is one of the best ways to save money on your utility bills.

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Homeowner sparks heated discussion after overbearing HOA forbids rooftop solar: 'They can't take that from you'

A homeowner took to Reddit to bemoan a baffling installation of a heat pump and furnace system.

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Homeowner goes off after discovering frustrating trend among HVAC techs: 'Sadly it's real life'

A Redditor stumbled upon quite the prize — a Dyson fan — and took to the community at r/DumpsterDiving to share their story.

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Dumpster diver shares photo after making surprising discovery in trash: 'Works like a dream'

A frustrated homeowner drew attention online after saying their Florida homeowners association threatened a $1,000 fine over plants that had simply gone dormant for winter.

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Homeowner furious after HOA threatens them with absurd fine over winter yard: 'They are not allowed to enforce this'

An Instagrammer demonstrated how she turns old toilet paper rolls into seed starters.

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Woman shares clever gardening hack using old toilet paper tubes: 'Simple [and] sturdy'

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Shopper stunned after finding luxury item for cheap at local thrift store: 'I'm so jealous I can't stand it'

One lucky homeowner found a special surprise on their curb, a gorgeous black and gold desk that is their most unique find to date.

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Passerby thrilled after doing double-take at 'unique' desk found on curb: 'You scored'

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