Anatomy of a power outage June 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist A stray bolt of lightning connects a menacing cloud with a power pole about a mile east of...
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HVAC Reminders
As the weather gets warmer, many of us start planning for a cool summer getaway. But, regardless of the temperature outside, the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system in your home rarely gets a break.
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Cheap May Not Be Cheap
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