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Solar owners discuss which upgrade was '100% worth the money'

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Water may be the next smart-home frontier, from leak alerts to greywater recycling

A person adjusts a window heat pump.
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Window heat pumps are opening a cheaper path to efficient heating and cooling in the US

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Energy storage systems.
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'Going 100% off-grid tomorrow': DIYer's 70-panel solar build stuns commenters

A heat pump water tank and evaporator.
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US contest crowns space-saving heat pump water heater that could cut bills in 2 million US homes

A battery storage system.
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Despite five-figure costs, 91% of home battery owners say they would buy again

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Michigan gardeners say Rose of Sharon spreads aggressively, even if it's not yet on invasive lists

A technician repairs an outdoor fan unit.
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Canada homeowner set to replace a dead AC wonders if a heat pump will be 'super loud'

A woman holds a sliced dragon fruit while presenting a plate of various fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Gardener turns a city backyard into a food forest of dragon fruit, grapes, and peppers

A damaged wall section with a visible screw and a circular pipe next to a printed invoice.
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Stud finder mistake turns a shelf job into a costly heat pump repair

Golden hour garden flower tour
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Golden hour garden tour captures what peak-season planting can look like

Indoor Air Conditioning Unit Under Filter Maintenance.
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Extreme heat is pushing AC units hard, but these quick fixes may keep cool air flowing

A white PVC pipe with sealant applied, surrounded by tools and materials in a work area along with a puddle of water.
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Homeowner tracks down stubborn AC puddle, finds exposed line sweating in humid air

A mini-split air conditioning unit mounted on a wall with visible internal components and wiring.
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Mini-splits failed just after warranty ended, and homeowners say the savings can disappear

An outdoor HVAC unit.
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Humming, stalling 20-year-old AC may get a brief reprieve from one low-cost part

An older man sits on a couch, wiping his forehead with a towel while a fan blows air toward him.
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Canada's deadly indoor heat is exposing the danger inside older rental apartments

A man with a badge speaks to a person at a doorstep.
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ague quotes and false claims rattle heat pump and battery shoppers in the Netherlands

A gardener tending to tomatoes.
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One late-summer cut can save tomato growers from a heap of green fruit

An HVAC on plastic cones.
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Homeowner replaced 20-year-old mini-split, then found new units perched on plastic cones

A gardener inspecting tomato plants.
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Tomato plants can recover from snapped stems with early staking, gentle ties, and a new leader

An outdoor AC unit.
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Homeowner paid $850 to refill a leaking AC, then $1,200 more after the leak was found

A compost bin.
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Backyard composter opens bin to gray sludge and 'dumpster' smell, sparking debate over the fix

Wildflowers in a field.
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Gardener says native wildflower yards can take years to establish, sparking tense online debate

An Agave attenuata plant.
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A living heirloom: This 48-year-old Agave plant has gardeners marveling at nearly 5 decades of care

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