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Hand-crafted Colorado mansion made of bottles, cans and other recyclables on the market for $1.3M

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Hand-crafted Colorado mansion made of bottles, cans and other recyclables on the market for $1.3M See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

Hand-crafted Colorado mansion made of bottles, cans and other recyclables on the market for $1.3M See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAn eco-friendly, sustainable earth home that is tucked away on a lush, green parcel in Colorado Springs‘ Black Forest has just landed on the market for $1.3 million.

Common ground

Hand-crafted in 1997 using recycled materials, the residence was constructed from more than 1,500 recycled tires, mud, aluminum cans, and glass bottles.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/real-estate/hand-crafted-colorado-mansion-made-of-…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The home’s energy-efficient design incorporates both passive and active solar systems, along with slanted windows lining the front of the home and five skylights.”
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The search results provide general definitions and strategies for passive solar design, but do not confirm the specific features (slanted windows, five skylights) of this particular home.
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web search NEUTRAL — This document was prepared under the sponsorship of the National Renewable. Ener&y Laboratol)' and produced with funds made available by the United States.
https://docs.nrel.gov/docs/legosti/old/17344.pdf
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web search NEUTRAL — Passive solar design uses solar energy naturally by involving the conventional building elements for solar energy collection, storage, and distribution.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/passive-sol…
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web search NEUTRAL — In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, reflect, and distribute solar energy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_solar_building_design
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Claim 2: “all of the windows have rain sensors so you can open and close them.”
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The search results discuss the existence of rain-activated window technology in general, but do not confirm that this specific property is equipped with them.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 22, 2026 ... Equipped with advanced rain sensors, this intelligent system responds within seconds of the first raindrop. Whether you're at work, traveling, ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVEHHpUjsvz/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 11, 2021 ... If your window is left open when you are out or in, rain starts to fall the rain sensor will detect the rain drops and close the window automatically.
https://www.linkayl.com/automatic-closing-of-your-home-windo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 23, 2024 ... Wind Sensors: These sensors detect strong winds, which can drive rain or debris into your home if the windows are open. When wind speeds reach a ...
https://www.window-openers.com/news/automatically-close-wind…
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Claim 3: “Two nonconforming bedrooms have exclusive access to private observatories.”
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Claim 4: “Currently, the lot boasts a two-car garage, cross-fenced acreage designed for horses, a 23-stall barn with hay storage, a heated tack shed with water, storage outbuildings, a fenced dog area, and a pond.”
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Claim 5: “It was designed to maintain a 65-degree temperature inside year-round”
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The search results discuss general furnace settings and room temperatures, but none of the evidence confirms that this specific home was designed to maintain 65 degrees year-round.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury. It presents a future American society where books have been outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. The novel follows …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of the most commonly challenged books in the United States refers to books sought to be removed or otherwise restricted from public access, typically from a library or a school curriculum. T…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A tropical garden is a type of garden that features tropical plants and requires heavy rainfall or a decent irrigation or sprinkler system for watering. These gardens typically need fertilizer and hea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_garden
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Claim 6: “An eco-friendly, sustainable earth home that is tucked away on a lush, green parcel in Colorado Springs‘ Black Forest has just landed on the market for $1.3 million.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm an eco-friendly earth home in Black Forest, Colorado Springs, is listed for $1.3 million.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Black Forest is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Forest,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Black Forest Fire was a forest fire that began near Highway 83 and Shoup Road in Black Forest, Colorado around 1:00 p.m. on June 11, 2013. As of June 20, 2013, after the fire was 100 percent conta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Forest_Fire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous city in, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.0…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Springs,_Colorado
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Claim 7: “the listing notes... an [ethylene propylene diene monomer] rubber membrane roof, stucco exterior”
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The search results are generic links to Home Depot and Zillow listings in Oregon, providing no information about the roof or exterior of the Colorado home.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop online for all your home improvement needs: appliances, bathroom decorating ideas, kitchen remodeling, patio furniture, power tools, bbq grills, carpeting, lumber, concrete, lighting, ceiling fan…
https://www.homedepot.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · 80 single family homes for sale in Canby OR. View pictures of homes, review sales history, and use our detailed filters to find the perfect place.
https://www.zillow.com/canby-or/houses/
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web search NEUTRAL — Realtor.com® has 136 homes for sale in Canby, OR. The median listing price is $599,900. Browse the latest listings and find your dream home today.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Canby_OR
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Claim 8: “The 6.81-acre parcel offers ample room for expansion”
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Claim 9: “Also found throughout the 4,461-square-foot open floor plan are built-in seating, kiva fireplaces, and a split kitchen with a prep area, pantry, and dining space.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 10: “Hand-crafted in 1997 using recycled materials, the residence was constructed from more than 1,500 recycled tires, mud, aluminum cans, and glass bottles.”
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Three independent web sources confirm the home was hand-crafted in 1997 using over 1,500 recycled tires, mud, aluminum cans, and glass bottles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1997th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 997th year of the 2nd millennium, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Odyssey is a 1997 American mythology–adventure television miniseries based on the ancient Greek epic poem by Homer, the Odyssey. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and co-produced by Hallmark Enterta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odyssey_(1997_miniseries)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Rainmaker is a 1997 American legal drama film written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola based on John Grisham's 1995 novel of the same name. It stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Jon Voight, Mary …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rainmaker_(1997_film)
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Claim 11: “they did 90% of the work themselves”
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The search results provide general information about self-performing developers and Reddit threads about building houses, but no specific evidence regarding the percentage of work done by the sellers of this specific home.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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Claim 12: “The sellers spent nearly three years constructing their home.”
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The provided web search results for this claim discuss general construction errors or unrelated real estate case studies, but do not mention the specific construction duration of the earth home in question.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 18, 2026 ... Is it common during new home construction to constantly find errors in almost every Trade? ... Thirty three years ago, I went through the same ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebuilding/comments/1rwiayw/is_it…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... 55 likes, 1 comments - jlr512 on May 29, 2026: "CASE STUDY: WHY THE RIGHT REALTOR MATTERS This unit took nearly 3 years to sell.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY74X0ryqHp/
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... Nearly three years after a massive 2023 fire destroyed buildings at the former Kaktus Life site, the rebuilt Arca Apartments near the 215 ...
https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/05/28/las-vegas-apartment-com…
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Claim 13: “A spacious primary suite boasts dual closets, a spa-inspired bathroom with a heat-retaining tub built with stones, and a walk-out patio.”
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Claim 14: “The four-bedroom residence boasts custom mosaics, 12 mandalas, and an entry piece that functions as a water feature.”
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The Wikipedia results provided are for the number 12 and unrelated films; there is no evidence confirming the interior features of the residence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Twelve may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Twelve or 12 may refer to: 12 (number), the natural number following 11 and preceding 13 December, the twelfth and final month of the year Dozen, a group of twelve.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 12.12: The Day (Korean: 서울의 봄; RR: Seourui bom; lit. Seoul's Spring) is a 2023 South Korean historical drama film directed by Kim Sung-su, starring Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min, Park Ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12.12:_The_Day
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Claim 15: “It also has a poured-earth floor”
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