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Energy reporter starts online debate after making controversial claim about modern HVACs
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (453+ words) "Many [people] remain skeptical of the technology as an alternative to standard heating systems." Energy reporter Gero Rueter recently took to DW.com, a German-based international broadcasting website, to explain that, despite common hesitations, modern heat pump technology has more…...
Homeowner reveals clever off-grid solution that saved her family during 48-hour power outage
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (429+ words) "This thing actually works." As intense storms in the US become more frequent, improving your home's energy resiliency is vital to weathering power outages. One homeowner took to Reddit and shared how their solar panel and home battery system kept…...
Gardener shares footage of unexpected visitors in their blooming flower garden: 'Absolute perfection"
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (230+ words) "I'd never get anything done." One Colorado homeowner was excited to show off video footage of some of the wild visitors that they regularly see in their yard thanks to a decision to rewild with native plants. "Wild turkeys periodically…...
Woman issues warning after purchasing tote from well-known brand: 'Will not buy from [them] again"
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (281+ words) "Definitely did not hold up." Unfortunately, a high price tag is no guarantee for the durability and quality of materials that you might think it commands. A shopper took to the r/BuyItForLife subreddit to share a "buyer beware" for…...
Man shares 'major score' after searching through items at local dump: 'You wouldn't believe [it]"
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (340+ words) "Really a shame to think whats been lost." A PC enthusiast who regularly searches their local dump for discarded hardware has shared their greatest haul yet after scoring several items to upgrade their setup." The tech junkie posted their find…...
How the Expedia of solar panels helps homeowners save money and avoid a common trap: 'Giving you confidence in the systems"
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (690+ words) "You'll feel so much more confident in your clean-energy decisions." There are a thousand reasons for a homeowner to install solar panels, and just as many providers willing to do the work " but some are more reliable and cost-effective than…...
HVAC tech breaks down the 'magic' behind heat pumps: 'People think that can't be possible"
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (513+ words) He noted that heat pumps don't create heat; they move it. Even as heat pumps gain popularity across America as replacements for traditional HVAC systems, many people are still unsure how they actually work." Updating your home's heating and cooling…...
Homeowner faces off with contractor after electric utility gets involved in home upgrade
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (325+ words) "It's not your fault, but it is now your problem." It's advice that nobody wants to hear, but in this case, the Reddit community was pretty sure of it. A homeowner who had gotten put in a pickle by a…...
Shopper shares photo of 'beautiful' discovery in pocket of pants bought at thrift store: 'Nice find"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) "I hope you keep it." A Redditor recently shared an unexpected find with the community at r/JewelryIdentification. This is an impressive find, considering the poster only paid $10 for the pants. They aren't alone, either. Thrift shoppers have had plenty…...
Homeowner considers off-grid upgrade for multi-day blackouts: 'I'm looking for short-term back up power"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (375+ words) "Which would you choose, the battery or the motor?" A homeowner interested in energy independence wondered whether it was better to invest in a gasoline-powered generator or a solar-powered battery for emergencies. Using the phrase "Prepping for Tuesday," which refers…...