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Tenant shares photos of leaking water heater, and renters push for code complaince before disaster
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (389+ words) For many households, an aging tank is more than just an inconvenience. Upgrading to a heat pump water heater can sharply reduce the energy needed to produce hot water, which can translate into meaningful utility bill savings over time, especially…...
Parts & Labor Set It But Don’t Forget It
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (503+ words) Yahoo Fifteen years have passed since Parts & Labor last released an album, and the Brooklyn avant-rock band has time on its mind. But not clock hours or the calendar year, the usual metrics of reunions; instead, Parts & Labor look into…...
What are your rights as a renter if your air conditioner goes out?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (248+ words) You don't need us to tell you: it's hot outside! And every summer, ABC13 hears from viewers like you whose air conditioning has gone out. There is no state law that specifically guarantees air conditioner to renters, but for a lot…...
St. Johns to launch home repair grants up to $25K
4+ day, 25+ min ago (21+ words) Yahoo St. Johns to launch home repair grants up to $25K...
Tucson home repair programs: Do you qualify?
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (27+ words) Yahoo The City of Tucson has several programs available for homeowners who may need repairs or improvements to their homes....
Washington's Eastside hits 1,000 heat pumps, cutting carbon equal to 7,231 cars off the road
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (613+ words) Heat pumps have proven to be an innovative technology for home heating and cooling, and a regional program in Washington is showing that they can make homes more comfortable and enjoyable to live in. Through a multi-city effort on the…...
Maine homeowner DIYs full-home solar and batteries, then gifts excess credits to another household
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (472+ words) A do-it-yourself solar-and-battery project in Maine is drawing attention online after the owner said it now covers the home's electricity use and produces extra credits that can be shared with another household. In a Reddit thread, the Southern Maine homeowner…...
Texas homeowner says solar panels left his roof leaking, and months later, he's still stuck
1+ week, 1+ day ago (310+ words) A Texas homeowner says solar work on his house led to a long-running repair problem instead of a simple energy upgrade. He says leaks began appearing in areas below the newly installed panels, and months later, he is still waiting…...
Whirlpool blends tradition and innovation with US-made products | Elizabeth Vargas Reports
1+ week, 1+ day ago (75+ words) Anyone looking to buy an American-made appliance these days has just one option, with the only appliance maker in the U.S. turning out products for Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir and Amana. "All made here. We started here 115 years ago. We stayed…...
Alaska neighbors are throwing blockwide yard sales as rising costs make every bargain count
1+ week, 2+ day ago (520+ words) What locals may have once experienced as the periodic weekend garage sale is becoming a broader summer ritual in Anchorage. Residents across the city are joining forces to help people clear out unused items, spend less, and make the most…...