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Repellent offers new hope in battle against rapid ohia death
13+ hour, 36+ min ago (289+ words) Forestry officials are pinning their hopes for containing the spread of rapid ohia death on a newly developed beetle repellent known as SPLAT Verb. ROD is a fungal disease that has killed upwards of a million ohia trees on Hawaii…...
Home repair grants available for North Tonawanda, Lockport residents
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (84+ words) A new initiative is providing grants to eligible homeowners in North Tonawanda and the city of Lockport for home repairs. The program is'funded'by the New York State Landbank Initiative and is administered by the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp....
Cheap, unsexy strategies to save money on utility bills this summer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1360+ words) Air leaks and cracked ducts aren't the sexiest topics when it comes to home energy improvements, but they are among the best investments for saving money. As Americans face a summer with increasing prices for electricity, cost-effective upgrades to the…...
Fully electric homes offer eco-friendly alternative to gas
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " With climate and energy goals increasingly leaning on electricity, some are taking that switch to heart in their home. "We're in a circa 1910 built home," said'Jeff Flaherty, founder of Wise Home Energy. This house seems like a normal build,…...
City of Dayton to launch pilot phase of home repair program
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (128+ words) DAYTON, Ohio " The City of Dayton announced Wednesday that it's launching the pilot phase of the Issue 6 Home Repair Revolving Loan Program next month, which aims to help moderate-income homeowners with critical exterior home repairs." The funding will provide 0% interest,…...
Frozen pipes, costly repairs: How homeowners can protect their homes
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) MOORESVILLE, N. C. " The sound of metal cutting echoed through one Mooresville driveway as repairs got underway Tuesday. A cold snap paired with a pipe burst isn't exactly what this homeowner had in mind for the new year, but it's a reality…...
Attempt to thaw pipes results in Norway fire, officials say
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) The state fire marshal's office is asking Mainers to be careful with how they unthaw frozen pipes, after a home was destroyed in a fire in the town of Norway. Norway Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Everrett…...
Preparing pipes for freezing temperatures across N. C.
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (278+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. "Local plumbers say they were preparing for an influx of emergency calls as chilling temperatures continued into Monday. William Parrish, president of William Parrish Plumbing, said Tuesday was their heaviest volume of calls, with 12 people saying they had no…...
Near-zero temps in forecast prompt advice from plumbing contractor
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (285+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Freezing temperatures can have quite an impact, mostly negative, on your home. A plumbing contractor is offering some tips to help avoid an expensive repair bill before the temperatures plunge. When temperatures freeze, Frank Marino knows the phones will…...