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Plumbers roast DIY water heater install over unsupported expansion tank, extra valve
38+ min ago (322+ words) Commenters focused less on neatness than on what they saw as a support issue that could also create safety risks. Immediately, plumbers streamed into the comments section to add their thoughts, which were overwhelmingly negative. The top criticism was that…...
Los Angeles homeowner skips $700 repair, replaces 27-year-old HVAC and furnace for just under $13,000
26+ min ago (437+ words) "If the install is cleanly done that's a good deal, I'd even say a great deal for California." When a decades-old air conditioner suddenly freezes over, homeowners are often left with a difficult choice: pay for a repair that may…...
Cleaning and tackling laundry will be faster and easier with 3 genius LG home appliances - AOL
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (452+ words) Cleaning the house, once a dreaded task, has transformed in recent years thanks to various gadgets that assist with necessary chores. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in mere minutes. As new technology continues to emerge, more…...
IKEA coming to Gurnee Mills
10+ hour, 24+ min ago (266+ words) IKEA store, 750 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. (Felix Sarver) If you want some of IKEA’s Swedish meatballs but don’t want to venture to Schaumburg or Bolingbrook, you soon can get your fix in in Gurnee. Gurnee Mills mall officials announced Tuesday IKEA…...
The DIY Deck Mistake Costing Australians Thousands
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (782+ words) In a country where one in three homes faces termite risk, and most households live within reach of coastal humidity, Australia may be one of the harshest environments in the world for a poorly built timber deck. With more than…...
Electricity demand remains high for longer hours
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (172+ words) Electricity demand is not only reaching high levels but according to the latest figures, Enemalta said the demand for electricity is now reaching record demands for longer periods during the day. Enemalta explained that although in the past the highest…...
Plug-in window heat pumps could finally give US renters cheaper heat and AC
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (550+ words) For years, one of the smartest ways to cut utility bills has remained out of reach for many households. If you rent, move often, or simply cannot take on a major home upgrade, a traditional heat pump has typically been…...
New-build buyers say home contracts hide 10-year water heater rental traps
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (500+ words) Buying a newly built home is supposed to give buyers a clean slate. For some homebuyers in Ontario, though, that fresh start has reportedly come with an expensive surprise: a long-term water heater rental agreement they say they never intentionally…...
British Gas advice for people considering getting a heat pump
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (429+ words) Ahead of winter, some homeowners could be making an important decision British Gas has issued advice for households weighing up whether to swap a gas boiler for a heat pump. In a new video shared on Facebook, the company said…...
How to protect your home from thunderstorms and flooding damage
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (476+ words) As storms are predicted and heavy downpours expected, the Met Office has warned that flooding, travel disruption, power cuts, and damage from hail, lightning, and gusty winds may follow. While rain may be welcome for many gardens, storms can cause…...