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Homesteader describes first winter with a DIY setup to avoid the 'sketchy' power grid: 'Ice storm knocked out power for three days'

One Tennessee homesteader installed solar panels and battery storage after becoming fed up with a "sketchy" power grid.
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Pro chefs get honest about why they're ditching standard kitchen appliances: 'It's kind of like having an extra set of hands'

Another chef, Josh Dorcak, who prepares meals at Mäs in Ashland, Oregon, praised his pair of portable induction cooktops in the news report, saying, "It is kind of like having an extra set of hands ...
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Tech CEO provides honest take about America weathering recent cold snap: 'Six days where the lowest temperature [was] about negative 16 degrees'

Heat pumps proved their worth during a brutal winter, and they're a smart investment for homeowners looking to slash their energy bill.
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New homeowner frantically searches for answers after receiving first electric bill since moving in: '[The] first bill is $1,555'

A Redditor was horrified to find out their electricity bill was over $1,500 — and commenters could explain why.
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Health experts call out the concerning source of air pollution putting Americans at risk: '[It] might damage every organ in your body'

Researchers discovered that gas stoves could be producing dangerous indoor air pollution — here's what you can do about it.