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Homeowner discovers squirrels chewed through wires after solar panels unexpectedly stopped working
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (515+ words) A rooftop solar system can give you amazing savings on your house's power bill over many years " until wildlife finds a way underneath it. That was the warning from one homeowner who said squirrels chewed through solar wiring, took panels…...
Denver homeowner swapped a 32-year-old AC and furnace and cut electricity use by 36%
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (582+ words) A Denver-area Reddit post is drawing attention because one homeowner reported a 36% year-over-year drop in summer electricity use. The homeowner said the decrease followed the replacement of a 32-year-old air conditioner and furnace with a heat pump and backup furnace....
Ninja Thirsti review: Of the 8 soda makers we tested, this was an absolute blast
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (531+ words) If I have one type of seltzer in my fridge, I have two dozen. This should give you an idea of how I feel about flavored carbonated water in general " I'm obsessed! For me, a soda maker is well worth…...
Homeowner adds solar, then begins banking credits for excess energy production
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (555+ words) A homeowner was so thrilled by the performance of their solar panel setup that they took to Reddit to share the results." "This is awesome, I should have done it sooner," they said. "Minus the hot tub, A/C in…...
The $15 Tiny Bathroom Decor Upgrade I Didn't Know I Needed
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (296+ words) "The smallest bathroom upgrade that makes the biggest difference and I cannot believe I never thought about this before!" the creator behind @sweetsavingsandthings on Instagram wrote in a recent caption. "These ceramic decorative toilet bolt covers just pop right over…...
Heat pumps are catching standard ACs on US sales, even beating them for a month for the first time
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (658+ words) Heat pumps hit a notable benchmark in the U. S. market this year: for the first time, September sales narrowly surpassed those of air conditioners. A recent discussion on Reddit used a Canary Media story to spotlight the increasingly close competition in…...
De Walt's "Powerful' Battery and Charger Kit Is on Sale for 50% Off at Amazon
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (847+ words) When searching at Amazon, you'll always find a few De Walt power tool deals from the mega retailer. From jig saws and impact wrenches to work lights and drill and driver combos, you'll find everything you need to finish up…...
UK homeowner who chased a 400%-efficient heat pump shares the critical things he learned
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (505+ words) One UK homeowner's quest to get a heat pump is demonstrating why the technology can slash energy use " and why getting one installed can still become a headache. On Gary Does Solar (@Gary Does Solar), Gary " the creator behind the…...
Amazon's "Genuine' $239 De Walt 20 V Max Batteries Are Now 38% Off
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (626+ words) Related: De Walt's 'Super Bright' LED Work Light Is 49% Off at Amazon "Good quality genuine Dewalt batteries," said one satisfied customer. "[They] charged up, held charge, and functioned as they should." Another reviewer said, "They work with all my De…...
Homeowner compares two rooftop solar systems " one clear winner emerges
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (504+ words) A homeowner's side-by-side solar story is getting attention online for a frustrating reason: One rooftop system has run with barely a hiccup, while the other has turned into a yearslong repair cycle. Going solar is one of the best ways…...