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Leak detector systems alert you of leaks in your home and turn off the water before damage occurs, which could save you thousands in repair costs. Your pipes should be a half-inch to 1 inch wide, with ...

I’ve always been paranoid about water damage in my home. We have hardwood floors throughout our home. If you’re a homeowner, you know the cost of repairing them if you have water damage. A slow drip ...

That’s not all: SAWS wants you to install a flow sensor, an electronic gadget that measures your household water use and alerts you to leaks in your plumbing. In fact, SAWS will pay you to do it, if ...

Verizon has partnered with Hyfi and non-profit organization, the Center for Neighborhood Technology, to install 50 sensors across flood-prone areas in Chicago. The floodwater sensors operate over ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many conservation groups across Maui are monitoring the impact of the fires on the island’s oceans. Over the weekend, teams from UH Manoa and the Pacific Whale Foundation ...

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Some brand-new technology is rolling out across Chicago to address flooding problems. It's an early warning system using special flood sensors, and it's said it could make a difference. Many of the ...