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How to Prevent Electrical Fires
If you're like most people, you have a number of appliances and electronics plugged in at all times. Learn more about what causes electrical fires and find out what you can do to reduce your risk.
How to File a Noise Complaint
One way to stop noisy neighborhood conflicts is by filing a noise complaint. However, that's only an option when there's a noise ordinance in place.
4 Ways to Save Water While Using a Dishwasher
Dishwashers are amazing time-savers, so you may be surprised to learn that these appliances typically use less water than handwashing. Even so, there are a few ways to make this efficient appliance even more energy-saving.
Why Isn't My Oven Heating Up?
When you're looking forward to a freshly baked cake or batch of cookies, a stone-cold oven is the last thing you want. There are various potential causes of an oven not heating up; which is to blame often depends on whether you have a gas or electric oven.
How to Save Energy While Using the Oven
Cooking food in the oven comes at a cost to your wallet and the planet. Fortunately, you don't need to sacrifice crispy lasagnas or fluffy, home-baked cakes to save energy.
Why Does My Gas Stove Smell Like Eggs?
Aside from smelling bad, the whiff of rotten eggs can be a signal of a larger, more dangerous problem, like a natural gas leak. Here's what you need to know.
What Cleaners You Can — and Can't — Use on Hardwood Floors
The manufacturer of your particular hardwood floor might have recommended a certain type of cleaner, but if you’ve long lost the piece of paper with this information on it, we can help you out.
What Are the Different Kinds of Outlets?
Lots of things differentiate the types of outlets — from amperage and voltage to the kinds of plugs they’re able to accept. Explore the types of outlets to help you decide on upgrades.