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Officials launch first-of-its-kind program giving wildfire survivors free e-bikes: 'We wanted to do more than just talk about rebuilding'

The Maui E-Bike Giveaway is a relief effort that will provide free electric bikes to residents who lost their transportation ...
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HVAC installer shows how he used solar power to spite utility company: 'Been a good year'

One Redditor shares how they're forced to rely on solar energy to avoid overpriced utility bills from their local energy ...
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Landlord sees instant backlash after setting up ridiculous expectation for new tenants: 'That is actually a hazard'

One landlord learned the hard way that trying to get a tenant to use an unreliable gas stove is a really bad idea.
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Shocking research reveals why over half of low-income U.S. households are cutting back on groceries: '[The] difficult trade-offs families are making'

Startling numbers of people, especially those living in low-income households, have fallen behind on utility bills, received ...
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Homeowner vents frustrations after historic district blocks money-saving project: 'What is the end game with these people?'

Rooftop solar installation can be a frustrating process when dealing with local historic districts and homeowners ...
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Appliance expert exposes common HVAC industry myth misleading homeowners: 'Why do we let … manufacturers perpetuate [this]?'

An appliance expert has demystified a common claim in the HVAC industry — and he has the numbers to back it up. HeatGeek's ...