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A flue pipe.

Home

Homeowner gets a casual flue warning, then techs say a rusted-through pipe can mean CO

A woman stands outside, looking up at solar panels on a house roof.

Tech

Homeowner hoped paid-off solar could cover a few essentials, then got a $10,000 reality check

Hands holding a tablet and a pen, pointing at a small model house and a mock solar panel on architectural plans.

Home

In Massachusetts, homeowner gets $49,000 solar quote, then learns to price it by DC watts

A power management display showing input/output watts, battery percentage, and recharging time.

Tech

Homeowner maps plug-in solar math, then asks if a power station can bank the midday surplus

Hands hold a fan of hundred-dollar bills above solar panels.

Home

Maryland homeowner wants solar, but asks how to avoid 'con artist-type' installers

Solar panels on a fence.

Home

New homeowner inherits Tesla solar lease, struggles with meek production and $600 electric bill

Solar panels installed on a sloped roof.

Home

Michigan homeowner gets $71,000 solar-and-battery quote, but commenters question 11-year payback

A white charging station and FranklinWH battery mounted on a textured wall beside an electric vehicle.

Home

Battery owner wants more storage, then hears only a Tesla Powerwall will keep warranties

A battery and a pure sine wave inverter positioned on a gray tiled floor.

Home

In Los Angeles, 95-volt brownouts knock out AC, but a home battery could keep it running

Heat pumps near a farmhouse.

Home

UK homeowner quoted $5,300 and $16,000 to replace aging boiler for heat pump

A person using a multimeter to test wiring on a wall-mounted thermostat.

Home

Thermostat swap leads to $4,000 AC quote, but others suspect bad wiring

A "For Sale" sign in front of a brick building with large windows.

Home

UK buyers may value shiny renovations over the fixes that cut drafts, damp, and energy bills