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Homes with solar panels.

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UK homeowners could be missing out on thousands as solar payback period plunges

A portable generator.

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After Ohio outages leave 110,000 without power, experts warn one generator mistake can turn deadly

A broken mini split.

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Samsung mini-split falls off house after bad install despite warnings that it was too heavy

A generator outside of a home.

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Generator owners flag a 'very common' first oil-change mix-up

A wrapped figure in dirt.

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Maryland officials weigh plan to grow a forest with soil made from composted human remains

A portable gas generator.

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A storm-bought generator sat for 2 years — the bigger danger may be what's in the tank

A person turning on an induction stove.

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Washington city lands $500,000 to help low-income homes cut bills with electrification

Ductwork inside a wall.

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Dropped phone solves mystery of 'insanely hot' wall, reveals hidden ductwork problem

The inside of a brick chimney.

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Arizona renter traces dead-animal smell to hidden AC shaft behind floor vent

Two cylindrical rods, one silver and one brown, resting on a white surface with a blurred water heater in the background.

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'Don't touch it': Homeowner sparks debate over flushing a 9-year-old water heater

Leaking water heater pipes.

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One missed water-heater connection turned a routine install into a costly home flood

A tied-off duct.

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A duct was tied off to 'fix' airflow in this double-wide, but it fueled years of mold