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Most of a washing machine's energy goes to heating water. Why switching laundry to tap cold saves money, when hot water still makes sense, and other easy hot water savings.

The quiet kind of hoarding: homes that aren't a disaster, just full. Why millennials are inheriting decades of stuff and how to start clearing it out before it becomes someone else's job.

Rooftop solar is like growing your own tomatoes: you know the dirt and skip the middleman. Lessons from having solar on a Midwest roof since 2022, and what to check before you buy.

A recirculating microwave fan isn't a vent. Why ducted range hoods matter for smoke, grease, humidity, and gas stove pollution, plus how to get the most out of the one you have.

Use your blinds, your thermostat, and the direction of your commute to work with the sun instead of against it. Simple, free ways to cut cooling costs and glare.