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wral.com > consumer > 5onyourside > 5-on-your-side-save-energy-costs-extreme-cold-february-2026

5 On Your Side: How to save energy costs in extreme cold

5 On Your Side: How to save energy costs in extreme cold6+ hour, 58+ min ago   (284+ words) 5 On Your Side shares ways to conserve energy in your home during extreme winter weather. Duke Energy customers received the following text during the weekend's winter storm asking them to conserve energy on Monday morning: "Several days of sustained temperatures…...

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wral.com > consumer > 5onyourside > keep-pipes-from-bursting-freezing-winter-precautions-2026

How to keep pipes from freezing in harsh winter weather, what to do if they burst

How to keep pipes from freezing in harsh winter weather, what to do if they burst1+ week, 4+ day ago   (345+ words) As winter temperatures plummet, the risk of frozen and burst pipes rises sharply, potentially causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, repairs for burst pipes can cost homeowners $5,000 or more. Much…...

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wral.com > lifestyles > tips-stay-warm-conserve-energy-winter-2025

Tips to stay warm and conserve energy-use this winter

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (167+ words) With frigidly cold temperatures expected in the coming days, Duke Energy is reminding customers of a few things that they can do to help control energy use and still stay warm. Tips to stay warm and conserve energy-use this winter…...

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wral.com > consumer > 5onyourside > 5-on-your-side-winter-preps-home-consumer-reports-tips-october-2025

5 On Your Side: Winter preps to start now for your home

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (369+ words) Are you ready for winter? Many of us aren't exactly looking forward to the colder weather and the inevitable storms. Here's the good news: what you do right now could protect your home and save you some money this winter....

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wral.com > video > 5-on-your-side-take-steps-now-to-protect-your-home-this-winter > 22198593

5 On Your Side: Take steps now to protect your home this winter

5 On Your Side: Take steps now to protect your home this winter3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (117+ words) What you do right now could protect your home and save you some money this winter. The experts at Consumer Reports share their top tips to get your home and yard prepped for whatever winter dishes out ... 5 On Your Side:…...

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wral.com > video > simple-fixes-to-smart-home-tech-items-could-help-save-money > 22188613

Simple fixes to smart home tech items could help save money

Simple fixes to smart home tech items could help save money3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (106+ words) Smart tech in your home could be draining your wallet, but these simple tips will save you money. Smart tech in your home could be draining your wallet, but these simple tips will save you money. Simple fixes to smart…...

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wral.com > consumer > 5onyourside > utility-boxes-repair-att-september-2025

5 On Your Side exposes problems getting potentially hazardous utility boxes fixed

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (584+ words) Several viewers reached out to WRAL after we told you about a man who says he nearly lost his foot after stepping on a utility box in his yard." "Unfortunately, suffered a quite catastrophic injury to my leg" almost to…...

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wral.com > video > 5-on-your-side-viewers-say-utilities-ignore-requests-to-fix-broken-box-covers > 22164140

5 On Your Side: Viewers say utilities ignore requests to fix broken box covers

5 On Your Side: Viewers say utilities ignore requests to fix broken box covers4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (255+ words) Viewers are telling 5 On Your Side about hazards involving in-ground utility boxes near their homes. Our team started getting these emails after a recent story. Now, Keely Arthur previews the problem neighbors say they can't get fixed. 5 On Your Side:…...

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wral.com > lifestyle > summer-maintenance-tips-north-carolina

Summer maintenance tips: Do these things indoors and out to keep your home cool in summer heat

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1034+ words) Home prepping is not just about spring cleaning ... Several essential tasks must be tackled, from HVAC maintenance to yard work. Grab your iced tea and get ready to transform your space into ... North Carolina summers are legendary " hot, humid and…...

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wral.com > lifestyle > family > protect-planet-10-simple-ways-help-environment-daily-life

Protect the planet: 10 simple ways to help the environment in your daily life

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (880+ words) A lot of us are worried about the protecting the environment -- but as consumers who rely on things like gas, food, hot water and air conditioning, it's easy to feel helpless or too busy to make a difference. The good…...