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Five trash bins lined up next to a blue fire hydrant in front of a brick building.

Business

Houston adds $5 monthly trash fee to water bills, but city says it won't cover costs

A green kettle on a gas stove with steam rising from the spout.

Home

Florida pump failure disrupts water for 5,000, and boil notice stays in effect

An air conditioning unit is mounted on a wooden wall.

Home

Midwest homeowner can't remove garage window AC for winter, and DIYers say skip the cover

A close-up of the inside of a metallic duct showing accumulated lint and debris.

Home

Townhouse dryer had been dumping moisture into crawl space for decades, new homeowner finds

A residential neighborhood with houses and red rock formations in the background.

Home

Desert prepper asks if condensation can replace stored water, and replies say not in dry air

A circuit board from a thermostat showing various components and connections.

Home

A smart thermostat install backfired when touching wires quietly triggered the heat

A hand holding a spray gun applying foam sealant to a gap between surfaces.

Home

Canada homeowner has 4-inch opening causing draft, and DIYers favor expanding foam

Tools and equipment used for solar panel installation on a solar panel surface.

Home

California homeowner weighs DIY solar after permit snags raise fire insurance fears

A close view of dirty wires and surfaces with rust and debris in a mechanical setting.

Home

Homeowner pays $3,200 for UV mold fix after AC fails, then learns cleaning was the real fix

A damaged bathroom wall with mold and water damage at the tile joint.

Home

Homeowner's tub caulk cracked four times, and DIYers blamed one skipped step

A basket filled with various fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and cucumbers, on grass.

Home

Texas man built a free front-yard garden, then strangers made it an open-source movement

A neighborhood with houses, trees, and a multi-family building under a clear sky.

Home

Priced out of New York, only child searches for nearby homes close to aging parents