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Solar first, battery next, grid last: Enphase setup shows how to stretch rooftop power

A narrow passageway between brick walls with an air conditioning unit and a small goal net.

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Heat pump install moves heating equipment to garage, giving homeowner more room inside

A balcony with solar panels, a white umbrella, and potted plants.

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California approves plug-in, community solar for renters locked out of rooftop savings

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Australia's 'flood country' is losing safe land as seas threaten 267,000 properties

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Tesla solar owner hit with $3,500 rewire quote, then third party finds broken inverter connectors

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Italy's solar owned midday this summer, but gas still drove power prices after sundown

Several mosquitoes and waterborne larvae in shallow water.

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San Antonio neighbors call clogged basin a 'mosquito factory' as standing water keeps them inside

A snake emerges through a crack in the ground while a person prepares to capture it.

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Family in India hears hissing from toilet, then rescuers break seat open to find cobra

A man retrieves a potted plant from a dumpster filled with trash and debris.

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Dumpster diver says Lowe's tossed brand-new cabinets, live plants, and more into a roll-off

A snake with a patterned body rests on the ground among stones and moss.

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Georgia bathroom intruder turns out to be an Eastern copperhead, prompting safety warnings

Several white cups with floral designs and price tags are stacked among various kitchen items in a thrift store.

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Thrifters say 'vintage' craze is pushing basic mugs and glassware to $12.99 in thrift stores

Bags filled with assorted clothing items in various colors.

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Parent asks if binning 'perfectly good' clothes is ever OK as donation glut overwhelms thrift stores

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47-foot tiny house trades lofts for one-floor living, an enclosed porch, and apartment feel

Plug-in solar panels on a roof.

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California DIYer says $1,200 plug-in solar setup hits nearly 1,200W as bill awaits signature

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California wildfire survivors told to use organic mulch as El Niño raises flood, toxic runoff risks

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California public spaces fill up as Santa Barbara County hits triple digits, and heat calls rise

A person wearing a glove holds a silver capacitor with electrical terminals.

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Homeowner balks at $450 AC capacitor swap after one tech quotes $180 for the part

A series of electrical equipment and battery storage units mounted on a wall.

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Reddit users say a $50,000 off-grid budget may fall short of a 100-kWh battery bank

A building with a red and gray exterior, featuring several windows and green storage bins in front.

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Maine homeowner considers solar as owners say snow can 'avalanche' off panels

Pipes and a metal duct connected to a black housing unit with visible wear and corrosion.

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Homeowner spots melted plastic on 2020 water heater, asks if it's 'evidence of backdrafting'

A woman shows a card of earrings, holds denim while cutting it, and presents a decorative calendar.

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Parent turns 2 thrifted earring sets into 24 surprises for 7-year-old, stretching every dollar

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