You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
Category: Home Repairs and Improvements
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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels
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Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand
The New York Times – Business:Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
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Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
The New York Times – Business:Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.
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Casa, a Handyman Start-Up, Aims to Automate Home Maintenance
The New York Times – Business:Casa, a company founded by former Uber executives, says it uses artificial intelligence and a stable of handymen to take care of members’ homes.
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America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
The New York Times – Business:Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
The New York Times – Business:Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures
The New York Times – Business:Sales fell at the home-improvement retailer, as homeowners shied away from big-ticket home improvement projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.
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Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.
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A San Francisco Renovation Inspired by ‘American Gigolo’
When an interior designer and a software engineer set about renovating their new house, they had no idea what it would ultimately involve.
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Mamdani’s Aspiration for Gracie Mansion: Bidets
The mayor’s hope to install bidets in his official residence reflects a growing acceptance among Americans of a tool that has long been unusual in the United States.
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Mamdani’s Aspiration for Gracie Mansion: Bidets
The mayor’s hope to install bidets in his official residence reflects a growing acceptance among Americans of a tool that has long been unusual in the United States.
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What Trump’s East Wing Demolition Says About Our Preoccupation With ‘Renovation’
The gutting of the East Wing of the White House and our national preoccupation with “renovation.”