5+ hour, 7+ min ago  (954+ words) Solar States owner Micah Gold-Markel carries a solar panel from a truck to the house where it will be installed. Jeff Brady/NPR hide caption PHILADELPHIA " On a recent cold morning, Micah Gold-Markel helped his installation crew hoist new solar…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (62+ words) A woman's bathroom renovation becomes a Turkish prison cell. Kenan Orhan talks with NPR's Scott Simon about his debut novel, "The Renovation." ... In Kenan Orhan's debut novel 'The Renovation,' a hole in the bathroom tears open time and space A…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (242+ words) Listen up if you're hoping to upgrade your kitchen: Tariffs are coming for your refrigerators, dishwashers and other home appliances. Refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances are the latest items to face new tariffs. The Trump administration is expanding its…...

9+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1584+ words) Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel. But some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change and convenience as reasons to switch. Stoio Kachev and Doanh Nghiem cook dinner on their electric grill. The couple says convenience is the…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (850+ words) Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach. Lindsey Williamson learned about efficient heat pump water heaters…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1107+ words) New vacuum can alert you to incoming text messages. Why? (Third column, 12th story, link) Samsung's Bespoke Jet AI Ultra 2025 includes abilities to get alerts for incoming calls and texts. It's one of many home appliances embracing AI features. Samsung hide…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (71+ words) Home appliance companies are rushing to put AI of questionable usefulness in products. It's motivated by a few factors, including gathering data and establishing a long-term customer relationship, experts say. What's behind the push for AI in home appliances Home…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (66+ words) Home appliance companies are rushing to put AI of questionable usefulness in products. It's motivated by a few factors, including gathering data and establishing a long-term customer relationship, experts say. AI AND HOME APPLIANCES Home appliance companies are rushing to…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago  (666+ words) Changing from gas to more climate-friendly electric appliances can involve expensive retrofits. More companies now offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters to make it easier and cheaper. About a third of the country's climate pollution comes from buildings. And…...