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This practice may hurt your AC system. Why you shouldn't close vents
9+ min ago (533+ words) Dangerously hot weather has settled over Ohio'with temperatures hitting the mid-90s the week leading up to July 4 and heat indexes making it feel like 105 degrees or more. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning across all of Ohio on…...
Wait, Why the Heck Are People Leaving Coffee Grounds on Their Porch? - AOL
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (739+ words) People scatter coffee grounds on porches to deter pests, but science doesn't strongly back this up. Experts say the caffeine and scent levels in used grounds are too weak to deter bugs effectively. Use old coffee grounds as a compost…...
Rats Ate His Face: Tenant Complained to Landlord of Rodent Infestation for Months Until One Gnaws on His Face | IBTimes UK
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (551+ words) A Rogers Park tenant says months of urgent warnings regarding a rodent infestation were ignored, resulting in a frightening encounter when he woke to rodents chewing on his face. The incident has intensified public scrutiny of a long-standing landlord-maintenance dispute…...
National Grid Provides Low-Cost Tips to Stay Cool During Heat Wave - X101 Always Classic
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (401+ words) As high temperatures and humidity settle into Upstate New York, National Grid is encouraging customers to take simple, low-cost steps to stay comfortable while keeping energy bills under control. The utility company says many households can reduce cooling costs by…...
Why "Further Investigation Needed" May Be the Most Important Line in a Termite Report Why "Further Investigation Needed" Matters in a Termite Report.
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (944+ words) A recent termite court case has highlighted one of the most important lines a buyer may see in a pest report: further investigation needed. The Region article reported that Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson said the inspection report in a Canberra property…...
Ameren offers tips to save money as air conditioning units battle heat wave
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (77+ words) KOLD Ameren offers tips to save money as air conditioning units battle heat wave Stolen truck crash on St. Joe Avenue leads to arrest of Evansville man, police say Jasper Strassenfest Half Pot returns with new online ticket option for…...
Both drought and heavy rain draw roaches indoors in GA. Here's how to keep them out
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (221+ words) So far this year, Georgia has seen serious drought conditions and excessive rains, and no matter the weather, the roaches are coming inside. Heavy rain floods their outdoor hiding spots while drought dries those same spots up. Either way, your…...
Long Island heat wave to test air conditioning systems, drive demand for repairs
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (623+ words) Derek Labarbera, a service technician at Tragar Heating and Cooling Company in Massapequa, making a service call at a home in Hicksville Wednesday." Credit: Rick Kopstein A blistering heat wave will strain Long Islanders'"air conditioning systems this week, as…...
Rat sightings on the rise in some Sudbury neighbourhoods | CBC News
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (629+ words) People living in and near Sudbury's Minnow Lake neighbourhood say they're seeing an increase of rats around their homes and worry the population could continue to grow if the problem isn't addressed. Neighbours Gloria Mc Cauley and Claude Francis, who…...
How Technology Is Quietly Reshaping the Way We Buy HVAC " Research Snipers
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (367+ words) An HVAC technician installing a smart thermostat, highlighting their role in promoting energy efficiency and eco-friendly living. The shift shows up in two places at once. The equipment itself is getting smarter, and the way people research and buy it…...