Hack Archives | Page 21 of 401 | The Cool Down

A person interacting with a breaker box.

Tech

Steady overnight electricity draw leaves Powerwall owner hunting for a hidden home load

A person adjusts a smart thermostat while holding a tablet displaying temperature settings.

Home

New York fire official urges furnace checks, carbon monoxide detectors before first cold snap

A balcony with solar panels, potted plants, and a large yellow umbrella against a white building.

Home

California homeowner eyes 1,200W plug-in solar, gets warning: 'Use a dedicated circuit'

A carport attached to a home.

Home

Homeowner with new roof avoids solar, gets told panel weight is 'negligible'

A gas line to a furnace.

Home

Pennsylvania homeowner told furnace is up to code, but techs flag gas line issue

An AC window unit.

Home

Tenant says window AC doubled power bill after crew admitted they'd 'never installed one before'

A person measures a concrete block wall with a tape measure in a construction area.

Home

For sloped yards, natural stone retaining walls may last longer than concrete blocks

Two solar panels are placed on the ground, surrounded by rocks and debris.

Tech

Homeowner with aging solar panels asks where lost wattage goes: amps, volts, or both?

A red barn surrounded by grassy fields and colorful autumn trees.

Home

Massachusetts homeowners can raise equity protection to $1 million with a $35 homestead filing

Various fresh vegetables and fruits in plastic bags on a wooden surface.

Tech

'Low-plastic diet' lowered chemical levels within just one week, researchers say

A solar panel is displayed on grass next to a military-style backpack.

Tech

Solar enthusiasts say this $50 combo beats cheap power stations for unhoused people

A portable power station with display and multiple output ports.

Home

Family planning for winter outages told solar may not cover the basics, gets battery advice