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Home & Safety
The Great Household Recall
From the refrigerator to the bathroom vanity, a massive wave of product recalls is hitting household staples this week.
Home & Safety
When the Ground Gives Way
Sudden sinkholes are swallowing work vans, and storm victims are enduring agonizing waits for relief. It turns out a homeowner's biggest risks often lie right beneath their feet.
Energy & Solar
The Data Center in the Backyard
The AI boom is triggering a massive tug-of-war over the electrical grid, pitting energy-hungry data centers against residential neighborhoods.
Home & Safety
The Storm After the Storm: Why Your Roof Inspector Needs a Second Look
Extreme weather is battering multiple states, and federal aid is tied up in red tape. Meanwhile, predatory roofers are stepping in to manufacture their own paydays.
Home & Safety
When the Storms Pass and the Ground Gives Way
Late summer in the Midwest brings severe derechos from above and sudden street collapses from below.
Home Projects
The High Cost of Breaking Down
Air conditioning repairs are wiping out emergency funds this summer. Now, homeowners are paying up for heavy-duty upgrades and dodging predatory contractors along the way.
Home & Safety
Freezer Threats and FEMA Delays: The Home Hazard Report
A nationwide popsicle recall has a years-long shelf life, and the federal response to Midwestern storms is frustratingly slow. Here's what you need to know this week.
Home & Safety
The Direct-to-Door Hazard in Your Home
A wave of safety recalls for popular online nursery gear exposes the risks of unbranded products. Plus, extreme heat turns summer beach escapes into rescue zones.
Home & Safety
Bathtub fires, silent pools, and the new politics of disaster aid
Mid-summer is when our homes work the hardest. We've got recalled appliances, silent pool hazards, and shifting FEMA rules to check this week.