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Shoppers looking to squeeze the longest feature menu out of a sub-$1,000 budget should look to Eufy's newest flagship model. With small obstacle avoidance and a fully self-sufficient mopping system, the X10 Pro Omni is way more autonomous than the similarly-priced Roomba Combo j7+ or Roborock Q8 Max+. The X10 Pro Omni has amazing battery life even when using its highest suction mode, making it ideal for tackling lots of square footage or multiple stories without needing to charge.

If your home is anything like senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart's where a chaotic underbed storage situation and rogue extension cords make it tricky to run many robot vacuums when you're not home you'll want to prioritize AI-powered small obstacle avoidance, like Eufy has given the X10 Pro Omni.

Eufy's CES 2024 contribution should be more expensive than it is. Not to be confused with the (less impressive, more expensive) Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni is the brand's first self-emptying hybrid model that also self-refills the water tank and self-washes and dries the mopping pads, all within that same self-empty dock. That fully self-sufficient mopping system is a feature we've seen before, but one we've never really seen before below $1,000.

While its dual spinning mopping pads are exceptional scrubbers, Eufy's carpet cleaning deserves equal attention. On paper, 8,000 Pa of suction is beastly at any price point. During in-home testing, it successfully cleared a thick, purposefully-spilled heap of rice from a medium pile runner and soil from a flat weave rug. It only struggled on deep cleaning spilled flour, but a powdery spill shouldn't be a common occurrence.

Stodart came across one quirk that hinders Eufy's impressive suction power from cleaning to its full potential. Its obstacle avoidance camera was working so hard to not get stuck that it mistook a small fluffy bath mat for clothing and gave up on one section of the bathroom all together, leaving strewn kitty litter untouched. Unfortunately, Eufy's app doesn't let you dismiss a perceived obstacle as "incorrect," so the bath mat needed to be moved.

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There's no doubt about it, vacuum cleaners are an essential household appliance. And finding a good one will make it easier to keep your home looking its best.

But with so many to choose from, including

Whats more, everyone's cleaning needs vary, and whether youre dealing with carpets, hard floors, stairs, pet hair (or all of the above!), theres a lot to consider when shopping for your next cleaning companion.

That's why the Good Housekeeping Institute made it their mission to find the top vacuums on the market. In fact, weve tried and tested over 100 models to find the best money can buy.

We analyse every element of a vacuum, from how it lifts dust from different floor surfaces to how easy it is to use, as well as its overall design.

From all our research, weve put together this handy vacuum cleaner buying guide, covering everything you need to know. Read on for our best buys and advice on what to look for.

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Hoovers newest upright vacuum is a great all-rounder that lifts dust and dirt quickly. Pet hair vanished within two swipes, and the push and lift technology lets you take it up stairs easily.

Best cylinder vacuum

With a hard-to-fault performance on test, this cylinder would make a great buy, whatever your flooring. It also had an efficient, tangle-free pet tool and was seamless to use, from canister emptying to wheeling around the home.

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This is a powerful addition to Dysons line-up and will suit all homes, whether youve got lots of carpet or hard floors, or pets, thanks to its flawless suction across all our tests. Its heavy when used as a handheld and has a long battery charging time, but its pleasing to use thanks to its intuitive set-up, comfortable handle and well-designed dust bin.

This brightly coloured robot vacuum from Dyson is a powerful and effective cleaner. Testers liked the way it does an initial sweep before returning to trickier spots. It also notifies you of any patches you need to revisit and it self-charges. You do have to empty it manually, though.

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With a pet-hair friendly design, this Shark barely dropped a mark for its performance, thanks to its outstanding pick-up on all surfaces, no matter the debris. Its battery life is short but we were still able to clean a small car.

If youre replacing an existing vacuum, there are plenty of places for you to safely recycle your old one. Find your nearest electrical recycling point, or read our guide on how to donate or dispose of your appliances and tech for extra guidance.

It can be difficult to know which type of vacuum cleaner would best suit your needs, so weve detailed the pros and cons for each category.

Upright vacuum cleaners tend to be the best option for larger, carpeted households. This is because they usually feature a turbo brush in the floor head, which makes them particularly effective at picking up hair and residue from carpets. The wide floor head also means they can cover a greater area much more quickly and effectively than other vacuums.

These models are more stable and easier to manoeuvre than cylinders, as you're pushing them forward rather than dragging them behind you. Theres also no need to bend when using an upright, which makes them a good option for those with back issues.

However, their design means they can be awkward to use on stairs and can also be too bulky to reach under furniture; the weight of some may also take its toll after prolonged use. Theyre typically neat to store though, and can usually hold the tools on the body so you have them to hand as you clean.

Best upright vacuum cleaner

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Score: 93/100

If youre worried about an upright vacuum proving too bulky for your home, but need the larger capacity they offer, consider our winner. Its push and lift away tech allows you to separate the canister and tube from the main body to move around your home and up stairs more easily. Plus, its excellent at cleaning.

Best for carpets

Score: 91/100

Lifting pet hair in one sweep without tangling, this is the upright to pick if you need one for moulting season. Though reliable on hard floors and room edges, it shone most on carpet, lifting 96% of dust laid on short pile and more than the set amount on deep pile. There are more compact models, and it doesn't offer onboard storage, so consider where youll keep it before buying.

Best for design

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Score: 90/100

Designed to make vacuuming easier, this Hoover converts into a portable vac so you can reach every step and cranny in your home. It lifts pet hair in one sweep, and none got stuck in the brush head on test. Dust pick-up was also top notch. A terrific all-round buy.

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Score: 90/100

Similar in design to the HL5, this pet-specific model has a mini rotating brush that lifts fur from stairs and upholstery. This earnt it a perfect ten in our pet hair tests, and hair didnt tangle in its brush either. It struggled on stairs and in the corners of rooms, but its suction meant it cleaned reliably. Testers liked its premium feel, too.

Best for large homes

Score: 86/100

Another trusty vacuum from Dyson, this lightweight upright moves smoothly around the home, picking up dust impressively from most surfaces and lifting pet hair in just one sweep. Its long cable makes it well-suited to cleaning bigger rooms, and on test we cleaned up to nine steps before needing to reposition it.

Cylinder vacuums are typically lighter and more portable than uprights, as the main body sits on the floor behind you for you to pull as you vacuum. They can be bagged or bagless, depending on your preference, and often come with a good selection of tools. Theyve been around for many years thanks to their lightweight and convenient design, and are ideal for those who struggle with heavier vacuums.

They also tend to be better for reaching under and around furniture and make cleaning a flight of stairs simpler with their long, flexible hose. Take care when youre pulling it around the home though, as it can knock into walls and furniture. Some designs can also be a bit bulky and more awkward to store than other types of vacuums, especially those with a long hose.

Best cylinder vacuum

Score: 97/100

Producing sparkling results, no matter the flooring, this all-rounder is an investment worth making. It glided easily around our test centre, pet hair didnt tangle in its brushes, and its dust canister was a doddle to empty.

Runner-up cylinder vacuum

Score: 91/100

This powerful cleaner scored full marks on carpet, gobbling up most dust. It was equally impressive on hard floors, leaving little dust in between floorboards and lifting more dust than the set amount our tester had laid on laminate. For pet hair, its worth switching to the ET-1 Power Head, as it picked it all up in two passes. It's got a large capacity too.

Most lightweight and best budget

Score: 85/100

This model weighs 4.1kg, notably less than the others on our list, making it ideal if you need something easy to manoeuvre. Its so compact it sits stably on stairs, and its affordable too. Despite its smaller size and lower price, its pick-up was powerful on carpet and laminate. For floorboards, wed suggest trying a different vac, but cleaning up pet hair was quick and straightforward.

Best on carpets

Score: 85/100

This sleek vacuum put in a perfect performance on carpet, lifting nearly all dust on long pile and more than the set amount wed laid on short pile. It moved easily across hard floors, again demonstrating reliable pick-up. For fur, it wasnt the best but proved adept at room edges. Plus, the hose can reach 10 steps high, and it was mess-free to empty.

Best for reach

Score: 84/100

Clean more efficiently with this vacuum, which has a hose that reaches up to four metres away. Its great at dust pick-up on hard flooring and short pile carpet but is best avoided if you have long pile carpets at home, as it struggled a bit with this on test. And if you have pets, then be sure to use the dedicated turbo brush when tackling hair.

Cordless or, as they're also known, stick vacuums are one of the most popular types of vac. Their increasingly powerful technology almost rivals traditional corded models, but there's no need for a plug socket nearby.

Originally designed for quick clean-ups, most are now capable of cleaning a whole home with ease, meaning many people use this model as their sole vacuum cleaner.

Their compact design, with a stick body and smaller dust canister, is more lightweight than bigger vacuums and ideal for homes where storage is tight. The canister will need emptying more frequently though, and they tend to be bagless.

Like uprights and cylinders, most come with attachments including crevice and upholstery tools. Many even have motorised brushes to lift pet hair effectively.

Note that battery life still varies across models, and youll need to remember to charge it when not in use. If your home is bigger, look for a machine that comes with two batteries to extend its cleaning time in between charges.

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Score: 97/100

Dysons latest vacuum is a true all-rounder with updated technology (including dust-revealing lights and an LCD screen that details the particles being cleaned) and outstanding suction. It didnt just lift the debris laid for our tests but picked up residual dirt too. Even pet hair was dealt with swiftly. Youll just need to plan around the 4.5-hour battery charging time.

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Score 97/100

This good-looking vacuum is one to show off. It performed outstandingly on test, removing everything from dust to biscuit crumbs to pet hair effortlessly. It was easy to use on stairs too, reaching into every corner, and it charges in two hours. It also comes with an innovative docking system where auto-emptying technology reduces the number of times youll need to empty it.

Joint runner-up

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Score: 96/100

This vacuum gives you near-perfect cleaning at a more affordable price than many of our other high scorers. It aced our dust and crumb pick-up tests, only losing marks for the way pet hair caught slightly on its brush. The flexible design means you can reach further under furniture too.

Joint runner-up

Score: 96/100

This lightweight vacuum is Miele's latest, and it didn't disappoint. Testers liked how it glided around the house, and its stand-out suction, which the brand says is up there with its cylinder vacuums and resulted in a perfect pick-up score on test.

Best for bigger homes

Score: 95/100

This vacuum has a uniquely designed dust canister that can carry nearly twice as much as many of the other cordless models weve tested. Its an excellent cleaner too, excelling across all floor types and dirt even pet hair. Only its car cleaning let it down as it struggled to quickly lift larger debris.

While a robot vacuum wont replace your standard machine, it will allow you to cut back on how often you need to clean, giving you more time for yourself. These little gadgets use sensors to avoid bumping into furniture and map where they've been around the room to ensure no area is left neglected.

Robot vacuums are now smarter than ever, too all the models weve featured are compatible with an app and either Alexa or Google Home. Some even have docking stations that allow them to self-empty, so you rarely need to think about clearing the canister yourself.

Score: 95/100

This Dyson stands out from the robot vacuum crowd in more ways than just its bright blue finish. Its a powerful cleaner that adjusts to different surfaces and works quickly. It didnt spread any dust or debris on test either, capturing it all in its well-designed brush. It doesnt self-empty, but it does self-charge and its Wi-Fi compatible, with all the mapping and scheduling tech you could possibly desire.

Joint runner-up robot vacuum

Score: 94/100

With a docking station designed to look like a side table, this robot vacuum and mop has style and substance. Its easy to set up, has effective sensors, and lifts crumbs and pet hair excellently. Most dust was picked up too, while its mop function is best suited to light cleans.

Joint runner-up robot vacuum

Score: 94/100

With its reliable mop function, and top-scoring cleaning performance on test (from dust to pet hair), this is a simple yet highly effective robot vacuum. It doesn't have some of the more advanced features of the iRobots, but its accompanying app lets you set different modes and schedule cleans. Its battery lasts for up to 150 minutes, too.

Best robot vacuum with multi-purpose docking station

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Score: 93/100

Vacuuming and mopping its way around your home, this is an excellent cleaning assistant. Its tech worked well, and it lifted most of the dirt laid by our testers. It mopped reliably too, and the docking station cleans the mopping pads automatically afterwards.

Best value iRobot

Score: 92/100

Another robot vacuum with a mopping feature, this savvy buy comes with a host of great tech features (it takes photos of hard-to-clean areas, for example). It was a stellar cleaner, whether on carpet or hard floors, and its mopping was also reliable, leaving our floors glistening without using too much water. Its a standout buy.

A handheld vacuum cleaner is ideal for cleaning quick spills as well as getting into tight and awkward spaces such as car interiors and staircases. Being cordless, theyre convenient to grab and go, but they do rely on battery life and tend to have a smaller dust capacity than upright and cylinder vacuums, so its important to check these specs before you buy.

As a general rule, look for at least 20 minutes of battery life (this will give you ample time to get around a car) and a dust capacity of at least 0.3 litres if you dont want to empty it often. Its also worth noting that many cordless upright vacuums can also function as handhelds, so you may already have one in the home.

But if youre looking to invest in a new handheld, as well as battery life and dust capacity, you should also consider the weight. It may feel light at first, but it can get heavy and tiresome after a short while. The weight should be around 1-1.5kg on average.

The included tools can also vary. Some, such as a crevice and pet tools, may be essential for your cleaning. Think about what youll be using your vacuum for and whether any accessories will help you.

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Today the Outpost is thrilled to launch the Internets newest feature: The Humboldt Handy! You need a handy person to sort out your home problems? You need the Humboldt Handy! Its a directory of all licensed contractors in Humboldt County, broken down by city and specialty, or license type.

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Now, youngsters, let me tell you about the way it used to be. Back in the day, there was a thing called The Yellow Pages. It was a big book printed every year on cheap, ugly newsprint and, amazing as this may sound, distributed to every person who possessed a home telephone, which was basically everyone.

The wonderful thing about these Yellow Pages was that they offered you an at-a-glace list of absolutely everyone doing a particular kind of work in your community. Just for instance: Plumbers. When your plumbing exploded you pulled out the Yellow Pages and started going down the list until you found one who could come to your place, like, now.

There is no great way to accomplish that today! Youre stuck with Google searches, or hoping your friends might know someone, or asking Reddit for advice. Until now! Now you have the Humboldt Handy. Find it down below on our homepage, or Google the Humboldt Handy, or whatever else you want to do. Its always there for you.

Now, everyone can hear this next part, but to the contractors: You can have your business featured on the Humboldt Handy, and thatll allow you to add a bunch of extra stuff to your listing photos, websites, your Instagram account, a little explanation or what your company specializes in lots of stuff! Check out how weve tarted up the page for Will Power, a local electrician, and youll get some idea of what you can do with this. Featured businesses appear at the top of the listings, and you get all that cool stuff along with it.

How do you do it? Find the page for your business on The Humboldt Handy and click that link that says Claim this business! Youll be taken to a form where you can fill out the details, add some photos, etc. Drop us a line if you have any issues.

This is an advertising feature, but why is it also good for you, the consumer? Because contracting services are a sellers market in Humboldt County these days, and tons of businesses arent accepting new clients. People who advertise on the Humboldt Handy presumably have their shingle out and are awaiting your call.

OK! The Humboldt Handy, everyone!

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A plumber has been given a suspended sentence for headbutting another man after they argued about Irish traditional music in a Dublin pub toilet on St Patricks Day.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that the victim suffered a mild bleed on his brain after the headbutt knocked him to the ground outside the Grange pub in Deansgrange on March 17th, 2023.

Gavin Dennan (39) of Desmond Avenue, Dn Laoghaire was given a three-year suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.

Judge Pauline Codd also ordered Dennan to pay the victim 1,000 as a token of remorse, adding that if the victim is unwilling to accept this, the money is to go to a charity of their choice.

Judge Codd described it an act of madness, noting that one-punch assaults can be very serious and that Dennan was lucky not to be facing more serious charges.

She said although Dennan has no previous convictions, no history of violence and had acted totally out of character, it was often the case that people act out of character when tanked up.

Things become heated unnecessarily, said Judge Codd.

Dennan, who cooperated fully and expressed remorse and disgust at his behaviour, told garda that a red mist had come over him after a verbal argument with the other man. The victim was described by witnesses as being very drunk.

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Firefighters, plumbers, and law enforcement in the south Denver area pulled out all the stops recently in the complex rescue of a 12-week-old puppy that fell through a vent in a townhouse and ended up stuck for hours in the buildings ductwork.

Video from South Metro Fire Rescue shows crews using video technology and cutting holes in the building as they try to locate little Archie Bean.

Archie unintentionally slipped through the uncovered vent after jumping from the bed, leaving him stranded for over three hours, South Metro Fire Rescue said.

The rescue operation was not without its challenges, as the crew had to navigate through the intricate ductwork of the townhome to locate Archie, they said.

The fire department added that the harrowing ordeal caught the attention of others, prompting another fire station, the local sheriffs department, and a plumbing service to join the rescue efforts.

Im very happy, Archies owner says in the video as she hugs her pup. It felt like we could hear him everywhere.

He fell from the third floor down to the basement and he doesnt have a cut on him. Hes tired, he needs a bath, she adds.

She also praised rescue crews who she says did not stop until I got my baby back. Credit: South Metro Fire Rescue via Storyful

Yes.

Come get your treats, baby, come get your treats.

I wish I could see you.

What's his name?

Archie?

His name is Archie Bean.

What kind of?

He's a Pekinese.

He's almost 5 or a little more than 5.

I'm just really RT Archie.

We're looking down the pipe, everything settles down to the bottom.

So the night goes down.

All right, we're going through the ceiling of the main pull the flashlight there or somebody actually pushed the white button, take a picture on my phone right, right there, right there right here on my son's bed and I took the other dogs to go out.

And so he jumped off my son's bed and right into this hole.

And my son said he, he could see him like going like this and he tried to get him, but there's like a lot of nails and stuff.

So, uh we are gonna cut another 18 inch by 18 inch hole, access the vent pipe above trying to find a knife sacred stuck in the knife.

He's very slippery.

Very slinky dog.

Archie, baby.

RT say something, honey, it's elbow in right here.

So this is the elbow right here.

Archie.

Archie, I can hear someone talking right there.

There you go.

Right there.

Yeah, that's the elbow up there and you don't see anything on it.

You want to take it down and see how far we can go down.

We think we saw his eyes, his eyes, he's just had his eyes.

It's been 2.5 hours that he's been stuck in this event.

I'm just really, every time I hear him cry wherever I am, whichever event I'm next to it sounds like that's where he is.

So that's why we can't tell where he is.

That's in the corner of the dutch heat too.

In the wall that we went into was right above this.

That's the point.

That's that big trunk line, isn't it?

Oh, that's him right there.

No, he just, he just hit that.

He just popped at the end of the camera.

There's a 90 there that's taped and if we could separate it, we could put it back together right off of here to somewhere in there.

I just want enough where somebody could crawl up.

I texted my entire family in California and Texas and told them I need prayers exactly what was happening.

And who was here and trying to help this whole community is on edge.

Trying to figure out when this dog is gonna be ok.

There it is.

Can you see him or no?

No?

00, got him.

Got him Come here, buddy.

Archie.

Come here, buddy.

Come here.

Good boy.

Come here, buddy.

Come on.

We need some treats baby to me, buddy.

Oh, good boy.

Can you turn his camera?

You're right on his face.

So come here.

Come here, buddy.

Come on.

I need treats or something.

He's not coming up.

Come on.

Oh, there we go.

Do you want some treats?

Hey, baby.

Hi baby.

Here we go, Archie.

Look, it's me.

Look, mommy.

Come down, baby.

Good boy.

Come on.

Do you want me to let you up here?

Come on.

Pumpkin here, I'll give you the treats.

I don't want to pull on him because I don't know if he's got screws around him.

Come on, if you scratch his belly, it's ok.

I'll take him to the bed.

Come on buddy.

Oh my baby.

Yeah, here we go.

Come on.

It's ok.

It's ok.

It's ok.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Here.

Where's mom?

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Public water fountains throughout Pittsburgh have yet to be turned on despite the scorching temperatures becausetheres only one plumber in the city who can do it.

Despite the Pittsburgh Department of Public Works hiring more than 100 new workers, more than 200 water fountains still remain dormant.

Normally, the fountains get turned on in late April and early May, but in checking throughout the city,CBS News reports there isnt a single working fountain.

The administration has hired more than 100 new workers in the Department of Public Works and according to payroll records has shelled out $1.2 million (around 940,000) in overtime through April 2024. But public works director Chris Hornstein said none of those new workers can turn the fountains on.

I have one plumber working for the city, Hornstein said. We have over 200 drinking fountains.

Hornstein says only a plumber can turn the fountains on and the city currently has only one. That plumber is responsible for filling the pools and turning on the spray parks, the restrooms and the concession stands before he can get to the fountains.

The Department of Public Works has budgeted for three plumber positions, but Hornstein says its only been able to fill one.

Its just a struggle, Hornstein said. If youre a licensed plumber in the county, it is a very, very competitive job market.

The city said once the plumber gets through with his other work, he will start on the water fountains. But its unlikely hell be able to make a significant dent by the end of summer. Then, hell have to begin dismantling the ones he has done.

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Leading provider of Denver home services provides tips to save energy, prevent disasters while house is empty during the summer

DENVER , June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When it's time to head out on vacation, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling , a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, urges residents to prepare their homes to be vacant for an extended period of time.

"Everyone enjoys a nice vacation during the summer to take a reset," said Levi Torres , co-owner of High 5. "One thing you don't want to happen is return to a disaster or increased utility bill. That's why it's important to check your systems and prepare your home before heading out the door."

Torres and his team of expert technicians recommend the following tips to prep your home:

"Properly maintaining your home's system and ensuring you don't have any leaks can help keep your mind at ease while enjoying your vacation," Torres said. "As partners in the community, we believe it's important to provide these tips to homeowners and give them best practices to keep their energy bills low and their homes free of disaster while spending time with family."

High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling launched its new HVAC services recently after a year of explosive growth for the home service provider. Already a staple in the plumbing industry for over a decade, High 5 now provides homeowners in the Denver area with high-quality HVAC installation, repair and maintenance services.

To learn more about High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, visit http://high5homefix.com/ .

About High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Founded in 2012, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a local, family-owned company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area. With a professional team that has extensive experience and a commitment to service, High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling offers comprehensive plumbing, sewer, drain and HVAC services. The company was built on the values of solving plumbing problems and serving every customer with professionalism and respect. For more information about High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, visit http://high5homefix.com/ .

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As an architect, Ivan Rupnik thinks the solution to Americas affordable housing shortage is obvious: Build more houses. Start today. But the way homes are built in the United States makes speed impossible.

Years ago, Rupniks Croatian grandmother, an architect herself, pointed him to an intriguing answer to this conundrum: modular housing projects built in Europe in the 1950s and 60s. Rupnik was awed. Sure, prefab complexes, and especially Soviet bloc housing, could be ugly and too homogenous, but the process created millions of housing units in a flash.

Hooked, Rupnik started researching modular housing for his doctoral dissertation. In the archives of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, he stumbled upon a reference in an old journal article that took him by surprise: an industrialized housing initiative called Operation Breakthrough that built nearly 3,000 units between 1971 and 1973 in the United States. How had he never heard about it?

It turned out few people had. Unable to find much more information, Rupnik turned to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which created the program. In 1969, when Operation Breakthrough was announced, HUD was less than four years old and affordable housing was still a bipartisan issue. The plans visionary, HUD Secretary George Romney, a former Republican governor and Nixon appointee (and, yes, Mitts father) pitched it as Economics 101: If you quickly increase the supply of housing, you drive down the price for all.

Romney said the country needed to build 26 million houses in 10 years, almost three times as many as had been built in the previous 10. Industrializing construction, he argued, was the only way to do it.

While nearly every other industry has become more productive since 1968, productivity in home-building the amount of work done by one worker in one hour, essentially has declined by half. The country is barely building enough to maintain the status quo, which is some four million units short of need, according to Freddie Mac. In the coming years, with population growth, climate change and the natural deterioration of housing stock, well only need more.

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