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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

Three pendant lights hang from the ceiling in an interior space with marble walls.

Home

After lightning hit near a US home, lights turned brighter, and electricians warned of danger

A person's hand holds a pen over utility bills on a wooden desk with a calculator and a laptop nearby.

Business

New York launches push to get 2.5 million households up to $500 off utility bills

A hand holding a remote control points towards a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Home

New Mexico homeowner with $400 summer bills told 1 mini-split could run for about $0.25 an hour

An unfinished room with wooden framing, a small window, tools, a red toolbox, and a coiled green hose.

Home

Homeowner's basement remodel hit pause after experts flagged a mold risk wall design

A large stack of firewood arranged neatly in a wooded area, with an axe resting on a log.

Home

Pennsylvania homesteaders say wood pile size matters less than dry wood, clean burns, and airflow

An electrical panel with a caution sign next to a water heating unit, both mounted on a wall.

Home

New townhouse buyer sees 100-amp service, and electricians say EV charging may still work

An orange power station with various input and output ports, displaying a battery percentage and power output.

Tech

As electric bills rise, renter learns a backup battery may not be the best daily savings tool