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A man operates a surveying instrument while holding a set of construction plans outdoors.

Home

Cash buyer asks if a property survey is worth $600, and owners say it's cheaper than court

A miniature yellow house on a table with a gavel and two people discussing documents.

Home

A New York home closing was 2 days away — then open violations blocked extra title coverage

A man stands next to a red car while holding a tablet, with a screen displaying vehicle controls inside the car.

Tech

Former Bronco Raptor owner says Tesla Model Y won him over in a week, despite one flaw

Row of residential buildings with windows, greenery, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Home

Octopus customer in the UK says app tripled home energy use, but bills told another story

Solar panels installed on a tiled roof with greenery nearby.

Tech

After a house fire cut power, homeowner keeps cameras online with a solar-fed 4G hotspot

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses and a curved road.

Home

In South Carolina, a 75-hour outage still wasn't enough to justify a $10,000 standby

A portable generator on grass with visible electrical connections and control panel.

Home

A $200 Briggs generator may cost far more once the wrenching starts

An electrical panel mounted on a wall with circuit breakers and diagrams.

Home

A UK homeowner pegged a solar battery at a 13-year payback — then tariffs changed the math

A woman in a kitchen highlights a budget meal, a baked dish on a spatula, and a man enjoying dinner at a table.

Food

Homesteader says this roast beef dinner fed 5 for about $5, thanks to a garden full of sides

A hand grips a shopping cart in a grocery store aisle filled with colorful products.

Business

FTC says hidden 'surveillance pricing' could violate consumer protection law

A partially renovated single-story house with a missing paint section and an air conditioning unit on the roof.

Home

First-time buyer says a fixer-upper feels like a mistake, and other homeowners say that's normal

An elderly person mows the lawn with a lawnmower surrounded by greenery and garden flower beds.

Home

A 95-year-old won't give up mowing, but gas is making it harder than it has to be