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House damaged in fire on Sugarberry Lane in Clayton, no injuries reported
Firefighters brought a house fire on Sugarberry Lane under control in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
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Duke Energy wants to raise rates, even as help for homeowners expires
As Duke seeks higher electric rates, regulators questioned what happens if thousands of low-income customers lose monthly bill assistance at the same time.
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Protect your data: Create a guest WiFi network to share
With a secondary guest network, your stuff is on the primary network and everything else is on the secondary network. It keeps data and devices separate, and safe.
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Raleigh considers more water restrictions, limits on lawn watering
The Raleigh City Council approved changes that will allow the city to not only move to Stage 2 water restrictions earlier than previously planned but to also modify the plan as well. The change comes after conservation efforts over the past few months failed to reduce water use enough.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?
Inland flooding is common when it comes to tropical systems. How does North Carolina stack up in terms of flood insurance?
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Hot air is here. Switch ceiling fan direction for maximum cooling
Changing your fan to the summer fan direction will improve the airflow in your room. Additionally, it can help you save money on your energy bills.
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9 steps to keep your home cool when the temperature tops 100
By taking a few proactive measures, you can create a cooler and more comfortable living environment in your home, while also conserving energy.
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What to do indoors and out to keep your home cool in summer heat
Take advantage of shade to keep your home cool when summer sun is at its peak.
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Warmer weather making snake sightings more likely. Here's what you can do to avoid a bite
Warmer temperatures mean more people on hiking trails or doing yard work, but also means an increase in snake sightings.
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5 On Your Side: Save big on home projects and tools this spring
As spring gets underway, retailers often start discounting products tied to outdoor living, yard work, and seasonal cleaning, making this a smart time to shop if you know what to look for.
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Spring cleaning tasks you can tackle right now
There are plenty of simple chores you can tackle right now that can make your home feel fresher — and even safer.
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Take these steps to prepare your home, stay warm if power goes out
With ice in the forecast, there is the chance that some across central North Carolina will lose power, perhaps for days. The quest to keep warm can bring risks -- from fire, carbon monoxide, even rotted food.
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Warmth for Wake offers heating assistance to residents as temps drop below freezing
With temperatures dropping below freezing this weekend, Wake County residents who are struggling to heat their homes can get help.
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Tips to stay warm and conserve energy-use this winter
With frigidly cold temperatures expected in the coming days, Duke Energy is reminding customers of a few things that they can do to help control energy use and still stay warm.
