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An '80s Kenmore fridge.

Home

'80s Kenmore fridge wins over condo buyers, but commenters say the electric bill decides

A house with rooftop solar panels.

Home

New homeowner's solar credits fell by half, and commenters pointed to a setup flaw

A water heater.

Home

First-time homeowner fears 13-year-old water heater may be on its last leg

A dryer vent sticking out of a brick wall.

Home

UK homeowner looks for ways to seal unused dryer vent to prevent rodents from invading

A woman heating her hands on an electric heater.

Home

Virginia households can apply for up to $600 in heating bill help

A cabin in the woods.

Home

Cabin came with standby generator that sat unused for years and lacks propane tank

A crowd of excited K-pop fans.

Business

In South Korea, K-pop's photocard frenzy leaves Seoul shops giving albums away

A hand is opening a kitchen range hood to access the filter.

Home

Homeowner vents a new range hood outside, then smoke starts filling their home

A water heater in a closet.

Home

Homeowner's 2003 water heater still works, but plumbers say the upstairs closet is the real risk

A house with rooftop solar panels.

Home

In Queensland, free midday power helps a solar-and-battery household build bill credit

A person filling a generator with gasoline.

Home

Generator owner kept refueling while it ran, and a retired firefighter warned of "burn unit" risk

A solar inverter and electrical junction box mounted in a field.

Tech

Off-grid owner shut off solar for safety, then 2 batteries died in 6 days from inverter draw