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A worker installs solar panels on a roof under a clear blue sky.

Business

New England retiree put $70,000 into heat pumps and solar, says it now covers $7,265 in bills

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 person adjusts a smart thermostat while holding a tablet displaying temperature settings.

Home

Las Vegas renter says bedroom hits 93 despite AC, signaling HVAC issue

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

A person is using a torch to solder copper pipes on a wall.

Home

Pennsylvania homeowner pays nearly $3,000 for 3-hour pipe repair, asks if they got ripped off

A close-up of electrical wires connected to a component with a label and part number.

Home

Maytag washer stopped full of water, then owner fixed it with 1 wire nut, tape, and zip ties

A row of modern houses with various exterior colors and architectural details.

Business

Utah buyer under contract on $455,000 house asks if it's affordable, then commenters do the math

A person walks away from a school building while carrying a backpack and folders.

Home

Parent says biggest grid-down fear is reaching teen at school, and preppers urge backup plans