Power poles can be precariously placed, and many of them are in areas we don’t particularly want them in. But what if the electric company decided it was going to take over your yard and build a brand new one, all without your consent? One Ashburn, Virginia, homeowner could lose roughly a third of her…
A woman who says a new family next door has ruined her evenings with loud music and late parties is wondering if she’s being unreasonable to complain. Wanting an opinion on whether her reaction was justified, she took to Mumsnet to see what others said. She posted on July 10 in the Am I Being…
Mini-splits are growing in popularity around the U.S., as they offer homeowners a more energy-efficient way to keep their homes comfortable, and they are often more affordable to use than some of those older air conditioning window units. Of course, that is only true when you purchase newer models and have them professionally installed. Otherwise,…
Houseguests are fine to invite over when you’re putting together a fireworks show at home. But when that guest is a bear, and you’re using the fireworks to get it to leave, well, not so much. One homeowner in Kamisunagawa Town, Hokkaido, Japan, used fireworks to drive a wayward bear away from his house on…
What kind of collateral damage can a bonfire cause? In this situation that took place in Greenisland, County Antrim, a massive amount. Two houses were destroyed and two more damaged after an Eleventh Night bonfire spread to an entire row of dwellings. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service deduced that the most probable cause…
Thousands of dead fish have been floating in a pond in west Wichita, two days after a mass fish kill. Now, residents say the stench has finally worked its way indoors. The fish are now decaying with maggots feeding on them, KWCH reported. Neighbors say they want the mess cleaned up, but aren’t exactly sure…
Solar panels are touted as a sustainable way to lower your electric bill while also helping out the environment. But these panels can be a big investment for many, which means some homeowners have high expectations when they have them installed. Take one Redditor whose solar panels didn’t quite meet his expectations, for example. They…
If you’ve been feeling like housing costs are getting out of control lately, you’re not alone. And while many people are talking about the unaffordability crisis facing both renters and homeowners, a new study has found that things are far more serious than many people may have expected. That’s because the moving company HireAHelper just…
One of the benefits of living in a homeowners association (HOA) is knowing that there’s someone there to make sure that your neighborhood always looks its best. However, the downside is that you never know when your home could end up in your HOA’s crosshairs, requiring costly upgrades to keep up appearances. That’s what one…