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Home Projects
The Power Struggle at City Hall
Homeowners are getting squeezed by a strained grid and local permit delays, while neighborhood associations bring their own financial drama.
Energy & Solar
Solar Power is Finally Getting a 'Plug-and-Play' Upgrade
Traditional rooftop solar is in a slump. But a new wave of plug-in technology and simple utility alerts are helping homeowners bypass the grid.
Home Projects
The Water-Wise Home: Why Defensive Upgrades Are the New Curb Appeal
Whether it's drought in the West or bursting pipes in the East, water is forcing homeowners to rethink their lawns and protect their basements.
Energy & Solar
The AI Power Grab: Why Your Utility Bill Isn't Spiking (Yet)
Data centers are eating up massive amounts of electricity, but regulators are finally stepping in to make sure tech companies, not homeowners, foot the bill.
Home & Safety
The Hazards Beneath Your Lawn
Toxic forever chemicals are forcing homeowners to look twice at their tap water and their frying pans.
Energy & Solar
Who Pays for the AI Boom?
Massive new data centers are pulling unprecedented amounts of electricity from the grid, sparking a political fight to keep the costs off your utility bill.
Home & Safety
What's Actually Coming Out of Your Tap
Federal regulators are fighting over chemical testing rules, and local pipes are snapping under pressure. The safety of your home water supply is suddenly a front-burner issue.
Money & Bills
The Great Insurance and Tax Squeeze
Home insurance is quietly eclipsing property taxes in states across the country. It's forcing homeowners to make some brutal choices about their monthly budgets.