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The piping for an HVAC unit.

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Heat pump kept shutting off on 80-degree nights, and one small pipe may be to blame

A person holds a large bowl of freshly harvested vegetables in a garden.

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After a few days away, a gardener returns to an overflowing harvest of summer produce

A bee on millenium allium.

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Gardener says this standout flower is one that your garden 'can't live without'

A tankless water heater.

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Broken water heater part left homeowner debating a 3,800-watt swap, but others urged a smarter fix

A person holds a thrifted shirt and shows off a handmade version with sewing supplies nearby.

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A simple thrift flip shows how one old garment can replace a trendy new buy

A worker insulating an attic.

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Heat can inflate your power bill, but one home audit could lead to savings

A cluster of green flowering buds on a leafy plant.

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Gardener warns coneflower sprouts that look like 'tiny alien flowers' are actually serious disease

A cylindrical object made of metal and mesh, positioned on a wooden surface in a workshop.

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Homemade compost sifter spins at breakneck speed, prompting an urgent plea for help

A hand adjusting a thermostat display showing 66°F and 104°F outdoor temperature.

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California heat is sending ACs into overdrive, but a $16 fix could help trim the bill

A man holds a small red tomato in a greenhouse surrounded by other ripening tomatoes on the vine.

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No-dig gardener kept single tomato variety alive for 13 years through repeated cloning

A maintenance person using a wrench on a water heater.

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New fittings and fresh sealant leave homeowner puzzles as stubborn water heater leak persists

A person adjust plumbing on a water heater.

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Plumber says brand-new water-heater shutoffs can arrive pre-tripped and headed for the trash