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  • Residential brick chimney against a blue sky
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 7 months ago

    The Toxic Substance In Your Chimney That You Need To Know About

    If you've got a wood-burning fireplace, you probably have a buildup of this toxic substance in your chimney. Here's what to know, and how to deal with it.

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  • Exterior of flooded home and yard
    By Janine Frank 7 months ago

    Climate Change: Is Your Home At Risk? Here's How To Find Out

    From wildfires to floods, the impact of climate change keeps growing every year. Here's how to figure out whether you should be worried about your home.

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  • a living room that features the sunshine pouring in through glass doors and windows
    By Jillian Chapman 7 months ago

    Yes, The Sun Can Burn Your House Down: What To Know About Sun-Caused House Fires

    Believe it or not, the sun can burn your house down. If you know how and why this happens, you can take fire safety measures to prevent this fate.

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  • Electrician wiring a switch with screwdriver
    By Ron Baker 7 months ago

    I Wired My New House. Here's Why You Shouldn't

    There are some tasks better left to the experts, particularly when they involve 1,000 pages of National Electrical Code for safety. Here's what can go wrong.

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  • white wooden house on fire smoke billowing toward the sky
    By Jillian Chapman 7 months ago

    Are Wood Homes More Likely To Catch Fire & Burn Down?

    If you have a wood home or want to buy one, you may be considering what the likelihood is that it will burn down from a fire compared to other exteriors.

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  • Pressing button on smoke detector
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 7 months ago

    How Long Smoke Detectors Typically Last (& Signs It's Time For A Replacement)

    Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.

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  • A hand turning on a white extension cord on a wooden floor that has several plugs already plugged in.
    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 months ago

    How Long Can You Use An Extension Cord (& When Does It Get Deadly?)

    There's a time limit for how long you should be using an extension cord. It's not a permanent solution and misusing one could be fatal. Follow these guidelines.

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  • Broken window at home
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 8 months ago

    Broken Window? Here's What You Need To Do Next

    If a window in your home just broke, don't panic. There are some steps you can take to mitigate the damage before you are able to get it repaired.

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  • partially open white interior french doors
    By Erika Dale 8 months ago

    It's Not Ghosts: Here's The Reason Your Doors Slam On Their Own

    Your old house has doors that mysteriously close themselves. Worried? You shouldn't be, because there's a surprisingly logical (and not ethereal) explanation.

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  • person trying key safe
    By Jimmy Borden 8 months ago

    Why Won't My Sentry Key Work On My Sentry Safe?

    Is your Sentry Safe stuck, and the Sentry Key that goes with it isn't working for some reason? We have troubleshooting tips that might be able to help.

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  • outdoor slat privacy wall with greenery and outdoor furniture
    By Jillian Chapman 8 months ago

    Add Stylish Privacy To Your Patio With An Easy DIY Wooden Slat Project

    If you want your patio to be a place of comfort, style, and privacy, you can accomplish it with this DIY wooden slat privacy wall project.

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  • Woman and cat with heater
    By Ron Baker 8 months ago

    Are Electric Space Heaters Really That Deadly? Here's What You Need To Know

    If you have an electric space heater that will get heavy use in colder weather, you should know if it might be deadly in your home. Here are the safety facts.

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  • Master Lock combination lock
    By Deane Biermeier July 17th, 2023

    How To Open A Master Combination Lock

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  • full frame background and texture of blue copper sulfate granules - close-up
    By Madelyn Brown March 30th, 2023

    How To Dispose Of Copper Sulfate

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  • Colorful ceramics for sale in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
    By Erin Lassner March 28th, 2023

    The Dangers Of Ceramic Cookware And How To Use It Properly

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  • A wired smoke detector installed on a light gray wall near the ceiling.
    By Steven Symes March 28th, 2023

    5 Possible Reasons Why A Wired Smoke Alarm Is Going Off

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  • Plastic Gas Can on dirty shop floor
    By Shelley Frost March 8th, 2023

    How To Dispose Of Gasoline

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  • Styrofoam recycling symbol PS 06
    By Allanah Dykes February 23rd, 2023

    How To Recycle Styrofoam In California

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  • Home Security Doors
    By Hunker Team February 15th, 2023

    Best Home Security Doors Of 2023

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  • Human hand in protective glove opening a bleach bottle
    By Madelyn Brown February 9th, 2023

    How To Dispose Of Bleach

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  • Isopropyl alcohol in a plastic dispenser
    By Kathryn Walsh January 19th, 2023

    How To Dispose Of Rubbing Alcohol

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  • White gallon container isolated on a blue background
    By Jill Harness January 13th, 2023

    How To Dispose Of Muriatic Acid

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  • Smoke detector with wispy smoke
    By Chris Deziel October 7th, 2022

    Can Humidity Set Off A Smoke Detector?

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  • Garage corner with three red plastic fuel cans , staircase and snow plough for atv with wooden wall on background. Petrol gas containers reserves storage at vehicle home garage
    By Kathryn Walsh October 4th, 2022

    How To Store Gas Cans Inside A Garage

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  • Hurricane damage
    By Kristie Malinoski October 3rd, 2022

    How To Handle The Aftermath Of Tropical Storms, Hurricanes & Flooding

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  • Thrift Store Dishes
    By Lauren Murphy September 27th, 2022

    7 Home Items You Should Never Thrift

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  • Front view of a brown rat walking through grass.
    By Shelley Frost September 19th, 2022

    How To Keep Rats Out Of Your Yard

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