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Dangerous or not? Here's how to tell whether a strange odor is a serious problem or an easy fix.
A little bit of noise is to be expected when your car is running, but certain sounds can be indications that something's amiss. Always keep your ears open when you're driving, and have a ...
In some cities across America, children and adults are exposed to a dangerous contaminant with every glass of water they drink: lead. Nearly all homes built before the 1986 Safe Drinking ...
The “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra popularized during the environmental movement of the 1970s has never been more relevant. Nevertheless, there's confusion about what can and can't be re...
Dust bunnies are multiplying, dog hair is piling up, and allergies are worsening—oh my, it must be the furnace filter! To change a furnace filter is perhaps the quickest and easiest way t...
Wait! Before you fill up your cleaning bucket with good old H2O, think first about what you plan on cleaning. Though water may be your go-to for cleanup, it can damage or shorten the life...
As most homeowners are well aware, problems can strike a house suddenly and without warning: a leaky roof or a fallen tree, a burst pipe in the basement or a boiler that conks out during ...
Enhance the performance and lifespan of your dishwasher with these nine useful tips.
Traditionally, most homeowners have two choices for the stove: gas and electric. More often than not, the type of stove you prefer boils down to what you learned to cook on. However, conv...
This year's hurricane season is forecasted to be a strong one, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—and for a country that has seen intense storms over ...
