Your water heater usually gives you a warning before it quits. Here are six signs to watch for before you end up with a flooded basement or a cold shower in January.
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Before you strike that first match of the season, a handful of quick checks can mean the difference between a cozy evening and a chimney fire. Here is exactly what to look at.
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Many homeowners don’t realize mice have moved in until the problem is well established. These six signs tell you whether rodents are active in your home right now.
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Got a dim room and a history of killing houseplants? These seven low-light plants are hard to kill, as long as you follow the one or two care rules that actually matter for each.
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Some of the germiest places in your house are ones you touch every single day. Here are the eight spots most people overlook, and exactly how to clean each one.
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Date labels on food packaging are about quality, not safety, and most of what you toss after the sell-by date is still perfectly fine to eat. Here is what you need to know before you clean out your fridge.
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Your front porch may be doing more advertising than you realize. These eight common oversights make your home look like an easy target, and the fixes take minutes.
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The way you store produce at home could be speeding up spoilage and dulling flavor before you even get a chance to eat it. Here are seven common offenders and exactly how to fix each one.
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From bagging recyclables to tossing in batteries, most households are making recycling mistakes that contaminate entire loads or start fires. Here is what to do instead.
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One overlooked step before freezing temps arrive can mean burst pipes, water damage, and a very bad week. Here is your no-drama checklist to get the house ready.
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