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Homeowner shares honest review after installing futuristic window heat pump HVAC: 'I was a little skeptical'

One Reddit user shared how their heat pump window unit kept their room toasty warm, even when it was freezing outside.
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Homeowner baffled after discovering neighbor's attempts to sabotage their off-grid set up: 'Is there a law against this?'

Installing solar panels is a constructive, eco-conscious way to save money — but petty neighbors' disagreements can get in ...
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Appliance expert urges homeowners to claim instant $9,000 rebates for brand-new HVACs: 'There's still … money available'

Federal home energy efficiency tax breaks expired at the start of 2026, but Maine's homeowners can still benefit from state ...
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Interior designer shares honest reflections after buying high-tech gas stove alternative: 'After using mine for about a month...'

TikTok creator and interior designer Kristie Smart shared her reasons for choosing an induction cooktop over a gas stove.
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Sixteen states launch federal lawsuit that could reshape EV driving in America — here's what drivers need to know

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the federal government for blocking more than $2 billion in funding for ...
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Homeowner speaks out after HVAC installer makes outdated claim about modern systems: 'My guess is that he's an old school guy'

One homeowner shared their frustrating experience with an HVAC installer who spread outdated information about modern ...
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Crypto mining company announces game-changing project that could transform industry: 'A data-driven, replicable model'

Canaan Inc.'s new proof-of-concept partnership with Bitforest Investment aims to recover heat from their Avalon computing ...
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Elon Musk raises eyebrows with unexpected announcement about long-awaited Tesla tech: 'This doesn't seem to be the solution'

"Today's news that the 'design is almost done' contrasts with his claiming that the design was 'finished' back in July 2025," ...
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Onlooker sparks outrage with photos of tourist's thoughtless behavior at US national park: 'Should immediately be barred'

Photos were posted of tourists taking pictures on a protected tundra ecosystem in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Lawmakers spark backlash with controversial proposals impacting everyday shoppers: 'An unnecessary source'

Washington has made several changes regarding single-use plastic bags in recent years. In 2020, the state legislature passed ...
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Researchers discover invisible hazard lurking on seemingly harmless surfaces: 'Interact closely'

The study found that viruses in the plastisphere carry out a process called horizontal gene transfer. In that process, ...
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Scientists discover concerning threat during pregnancy: 'A particularly sensitive window'

Researchers discovered a troubling link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and gestational diabetes.