2+ week, 1+ day ago   (399+ words) Sometimes the sticker shock tied to a home project is so severe that homeowners head to the internet just to make sure they are not overreacting. That was the case for one homeowner who said a company wanted $3,975 to connect…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (387+ words) A frustrated plumber is warning that a single-use, flood prevention part for water heaters can be activated before installation, sending a brand-new component straight into the trash. On Reddit, the original poster said three newly opened water-heater shutoffs were already…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (938+ words) You can buy popular cut flower seed varieties for $2 to $5 instead of paying per stem or bouquet. Annuals like zinnias, sweet peas, and sunflowers are all great choices to grow from seed. Cosmos, lavender, and dahlias can self-sow or return…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (432+ words) One Virginia homeowner took to Reddit after a door-to-door salesman claimed their utility provider could deny their solar installation due to transfer capacity limits. The original poster explained that they engaged with a Sunrun marketer, who claimed Dominion Energy could…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (585+ words) For the first time in years, this weekend’s temperatures will put Central Florida homes at risk of having frozen and burst water pipes – and ultimately, messy and expensive clean-ups. That’s why it’s important to take action now to prevent that…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (450+ words) Adding an electric-powered heat pump might seem counterproductive amid surging utility prices. But energy experts interviewed by trade publication The News are seeing growth, because the upgraded technology is so much more efficient than all other HVAC systems, including gas…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago   (439+ words) Once you hear about a cold front coming, prepping your home for winter becomes a top (and exciting) priority. But while gathering the wood for cozy fires or sealing gaps and cracks in your windows might be at the front…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago   (457+ words) Whether a winter storm has taken hold or a surprise overnight freeze occurs, one of the top concerns may be frozen pipes. But we live in the South, not a cold weather climate, we should be OK right? Wrong. Frozen…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (315+ words) If you’ve decided to thaw your pipes on your own, you’ll need to take a careful approach to ensure you don’t do more harm than good. Kunz advises following this step-by-step guide: You’ll be able to tell where the frozen…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (618+ words) We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about who we are and how we review products and deals. You see, frozen pipes can lead to burst…...