Home The definitive guide to making money-saving, planet-friendly changes in an HOA community 💡 How much can you save with solar power? The Cool Down may receive a commission on signups made through links on this page at no cost to you. HOME ENERGY FIGHTS Home A regressive HOA made up a rule and then tried to take away this family's home — so they fought back in court Home Freedom-loving homeowner wins battle over HOA's power-hungry 'aesthetic' policy: 'This is about property rights' Home Defiant couple battles HOA in court after violating their allegedly 'illegal' neighborhood rules: 'There was no reason' YARD & GARDEN FIGHTS Home Valiant couple's ferocious lawn feud with heavy-handed HOA leads to change in state law: 'If they fight back, they can win' Home Homeowner finds clever way to push back against HOA's frustratingly strict lawn rules: 'They got mad at me this year' Home Homeowner plots defense of property rights after 'ludicrous' HOA response to their garden: 'State laws supersede any HOA laws' LATEST HOA ARTICLES Home Homeowner shocked over HOA president's strange vendetta: 'On a crusade' Home Homeowner issues emotional plea after neighbor's illegal cutting spree: 'They should be punished' Home Homeowner considers legal action over HOA's bizarre rule: 'Everyone is on board except one person' Home Homeowner devastated after neighbor's 'blasphemous butchery' destroys historic property: 'This problem will only get worse' Home Gardener reveals 5 chemical-free tricks to protect your yard from pests — and one is hiding in your kitchen Home Power-hungry HOA gets put in its place after homeowner refuses to abide by ridiculous home improvement rules: 'It's very rewarding' Home Homeowner blindsided after neighbor's landscaping decision wreaks havoc on their property: 'Whose responsibility is this?' Home Tenant horrified as neighbor's patio hazard nearly ends in disaster: 'This is an injury lawsuit waiting to happen' Home Homeowner baffled by sudden notice from HOA over common backyard feature: 'Is it time for me to seek a lawyer?' Home New homeowner stunned after unearthing bizarre objects buried in yard: 'Why are they here?' Home Homeowner infuriated as HOA finds list of issues on their property: 'HOA says I'm taking it personally' Outdoors Scientists capture emotional footage of predator returning to fire-ravaged forest: 'Means everything to me' TCD NEWSLETTER Your personal guide to a cleaner, cooler future Home Homeowner frustrated over new neighbor's strange behavior: 'Just find it very rude' Home Homeowner desperate for solutions after learning of HOA's shocking plans for their property: 'Is there anything that can be done?' Home Homeowner stunned to learn their plan for decoration is extremely harmful: 'You will grow to regret it' Home Homeowner disturbed by troubling proposal from HOA board: 'Do I have any recourse to stop this from happening?' Home Shopper issues warning about dangerous product commonly available on garden store shelves: 'Please don't buy it' Home Homeowner rattled after HOA orders removal of cherished property feature: 'I would actually cry' Read More