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After steep wiring bids, one DIY solar setup keeps a detached workshop running for $2,200

"The worst choice I made was a cheap hybrid inverter." ...
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9 things you should never pressure wash, from roof tiles to gutters and siding

Some surfaces are not meant to be pressure-washed, as it can cause serious damage.
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California DIYer tries NEP plug-in solar, then hits app woes and export questions

"It did not give me credit for solar exported but reduced my bill for my usage." ...
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DIYer plots a sub-$200 solar thermal battery, but others say concrete is the risky part

"I'd be concerned that it would crack open or even explode from uneven heat expansion." ...