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Virginia homeowner says Tesla solar project sat at 'Permit-Submitted' for 5 months

A person in gloves holds a solar panel with visible wiring.

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DIY solar owner plans 3-panel test to size array before committing to full installation

Solar panels installed on a sloped rooftop of a house under a clear blue sky.

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UK home's 15-year-old solar panels produced over 50 MWh, and still average 9.4 kWh a day

A person is installing a solar panel on a rooftop.

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California homeowner eyes friend's 6 kW solar plan to skip $3,000 contractor fee

Roofs of white houses with solar panels and a backdrop of trees and cloudy skies.

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Texas homeowner spent $20K on solar, frustrated by $350 summer bills

An air conditioning unit mounted on a wall beside a closed window with blinds.

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Pennsylvania homeowner wants off oil, then learns mini-splits may sidestep a costly vent redo

A basket of clothes sitting outside of a dryer.

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'You are risking electrocution': Used Whirlpool dryer shocks owner with each touch

A house with illuminated windows and a starry night sky in the background.

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Homeowner planning a DIY solar install worries about impact of subzero days on battery bank

A row of large water bottles in various shades of blue and green against a wall.

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Prepper considers refilled jugs for off-grid water storage, but gets blunt safety warning

An anoid rod.

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Homeowner's water heater anode rod is nearly gone after 3 years: 'That rod definitely did its job'

A worker on a ladder installs solar panels on a rooftop under a clear blue sky.

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UK homeowner fears 15 solar panels are too close to roof edge, while 10 might not be enough

An air conditioning unit mounted on a wall above a potted plant.

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In 94-degree Los Angeles heat, a renter's nonstop AC may be losing a fight with the house