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Los Angeles homeowner wakes to ceiling leak after rooftop HVAC install, says contractor ghosted
49+ min ago (515+ words) "HVAC guys aren't roofers even if they think they can do it I wouldn't let them." A Los Angeles homeowner says a rooftop HVAC installation turned into a nightmare scenario after heavy rain sent water through the ceiling below the…...
New Hampshire turns capped landfill into 1.6 MW solar site, giving dead land new life
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (603+ words) The array is expected to produce enough electricity to equal the usage of 500 homes in New Hampshire. An old landfill in Derry, New Hampshire, is being put to work as a solar power site, a change the town expects will…...
Massachusetts residents can claim free trees this fall to cool homes, lower energy bills
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (567+ words) More greenery in a neighborhood can also help reduce stress and support better mental health. Massachusetts residents in several Greater Boston communities have an opportunity to bring more shade to their neighborhoods — and potentially cut down on home cooling costs…...
Homeowner eyes new gutters after roof-edge solar turns medium rain into a 'waterfall"
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (618+ words) Once panels are added, rain and snow may no longer travel across a roof the same way. A rooftop solar setup is supposed to lower utility bills, not send a sheet of rain pouring over the side of the house....
50 cats rescued from 'hazardous' Southern Oregon home get second chance at life
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (304+ words) Court documents indicated the residence smelled of "urine, feces, and rotting corpses." Fifty cats rescued in an animal abuse case in Southern Oregon got a fresh start after months of care and rehabilitation. The animals, found in what officials described…...
Labrador leads police to fugitive owner hiding in loft after e-scooter getaway
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (483+ words) "The pup ultimately remained loyal and provided us with a vital lead — taking us straight to the address of his master." Police in Cheshire were led to a wanted man by the Labrador he had abandoned during an attempted getaway,…...
New York fire official urges furnace checks, carbon monoxide detectors before first cold snap
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (442+ words) "If there's some inconsistent burning, you can have CO poisoning." As Western New York heads toward heating season, Rich Silvaroli, former fire chief with the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department, said households should not wait until the first cold snap to…...
Replanted forests may look green again, but creator warns old growth still does the heavier lifting
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (550+ words) "Old growth is so much more valuable standing than fallen." When people think of old-growth forests, wildlife and scenic views often come to mind first. But nature-focused content creator Ross Reid of Nerdy About Nature (@nerdyaboutnature) is making the case…...
Vermont trims Green Mountain Power's rate hike to 5.5% after customer backlash
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (603+ words) "Something has to give. Please consider the less fortunate people in Vermont." Green Mountain Power customers will face an electricity rate increase, but not as large as the utility originally sought, after Vermont officials reduced the request amid objections from…...
Florida homeowners warned as hurricane season peaks: Most policies still won't cover flooding
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (453+ words) A standard homeowners insurance policy in Florida usually does not include flood insurance, which Treasure Coast News said is worth remembering as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak. When a storm dumps rain, pushes water higher, and leaves a…...