Many people are familiar with the experience: grabbing their favorite blanket and gotting shocked. Static electricity may not be too dangerous, but it is uncomfortable and annoying. So, why is there ...

CENTERVILLE, Va. — Washington Gas said on Tuesday that it has found and repaired the source of the gas leak that caused a massive house explosion and forced dozens of homes to be evacuated. More than ...

A heat pump sitting outside a home with modern, clean landscaping. - Frederick Doerschem/Getty Images Rising energy costs are inspiring many homeowners to consider switching to efficient heat pumps, ...

Nine days after a house explosion in Centreville, Virginia, Washington Gas said it has found and repaired the source of the gas leak. Residents who live near the house explosion on Quail Pond Court ...

WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. Posted: February 24, 2026 | Last updated: February 24, 2026 The NTSB says its on-scene investigation has concluded after Washington Gas identified the origins of a gas leak in ...

Crews have discovered a loss of pressure in a natural gas pipeline near the house explosion and ongoing gas leak in Centreville, Virginia. While it's potentially a step forward in finding the leak, ...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a Wednesday news briefing that President Donald Trump is “worried” the Potomac River could smell like poop come time of Washington’s “America ...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — People living in more than 50 homes remained evacuated on Monday afternoon following a house explosion and a gas leak in Centreville the night before, according to a ...

Heat pumps are hot. And when the need arises, they’re pretty cold, too. These high-efficiency electric fixtures heat and cool using your home’s existing ductwork. That means they can replace a ...

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MAYFIELD, N.Y. (WNYT)- Residents in Mayfield may be without water as the village is currently assessing an issue at their pump house, according to Mayfield Water Commissioner Joe Nehrbauer. Related: ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient. It ...