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Troubleshooting Heat Pumps Stuck in One Mode

Part 1 in this series covered defrost cycle problems in heat pumps. Now, let's discuss the second major winter issue: heat pumps stuck in one mode. The customer calls and says the system won't switch ...

Tips to prevent water pipes from freezing and bursting

As a massive winter storm approaches the Piedmont Triad, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Utilities has shared some helpful tips ...

How to prevent pipes from bursting during a freeze and avoid costly damage, according to Texas plumbers

Plumbers say homeowners can avoid costly water damage during freezing temperatures by taking several preventive measures.
Mediaite

‘Do Not Invite’: Venezuela Coup Plotters Shut Out Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was reportedly in the dark about the Trump administration’s plan to invade Venezuela and depose President Nicolas Maduro. Bloomberg reported on Thursday ...
Colorado Public Radio

Xcel likely to shut off power to many Front Range communities Wednesday due to dry conditions and high winds. Here’s what you can do

After weeks of unseasonably dry weather and record-breaking warmth, the Front Range is critically dry, heightening wildfire concerns with strong winds expected Wednesday. On Tuesday evening, Xcel ...
IFLScience

Why Does It Feel Like You’re Dropping Around 30 Seconds After A Plane Takes Off?

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
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Abbotsford, B.C., RV camp residents say province shut off services without warning

People living at an RV rest stop just off Highway 1 in Abbotsford, B.C., say they recently had utilities cut off without notice from the provincial government. As Kier Junos reports, time could soon ...
Ventura County Star

Ventura warns tap water unsafe in a Pierpont area after gas detected

Authorities have issued a "do not use" order for tap water in part of the Pierpont neighborhood. Only bottled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, food prep and bathing, ...
CNN

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to community drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny in the United States over questions about whether the benefits outweigh the potential ...
Business Insider

After losing my dream job in New York, I sold everything and moved into an RV. It's helped me redefine success.

My husband and I sold our things and moved into an RV after I lost my dream job in New York City. Our new lifestyle has had challenges, but I've been able to breathe and reflect on my priorities. I'm ...
Robb Report

This Luxe Off-the-Grid Camper Van Can Recharge Itself in 3 Hours of Driving

Grech RV is trying to make luxury #vanlife a little comfortable—no matter where you’ve set up camp. The Southern California-based company now offers a fully integrated off-the-grid energy system ...
The Hill

Vance predicts holiday air travel will be ‘a disaster’ if shutdown does not end

Vice President Vance predicted Thursday that holiday air travel will be a “disaster” if the government shutdown does not end. “It could be a disaster,” Vance told reporters following a roundtable at ...