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8 Super Easy Troubleshooting Solutions to Fix Your Washing Machine

Laundry can be the bane of your existence. However, when your machine won’t turn on, you hear a clunking sound, or see …

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How to Enjoy Summer with a Safe Swimming Pool Electrical System

With more than 10.7 million residential pools in the U.S., many homeowners safely enjoy a dip in a residential pool each year. …

Got Recalled Consumer Products? Follow These Steps to Keep Your Home Safe

Last year was a record-breaking year for recalls. More than 1 billion units of food, drugs, medical devices, automobile, and consumer products …

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Top Home Internet Safety Tips from the NCA to Keep Your Info Secure

Do you have more than three computers in your home? According to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, one of those computers …

How to Flush Your Hot Water Heater in 7 Super Easy Steps

Buildup, sediment, and corrosion – these words should strike fear into the heart of every homeowner. These items can cause your hot …

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Sustainability at Home Made Easy in 4 Insanely Simple Steps

Earth Day is the time to focus on what we can do to make our world a better place and ensure our …

How to Live Safely with Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home

Pete and his family say the pictures of their destroyed Illinois home don’t do the damage justice. At one a.m., on a …

What Is a Derecho Storm, and Why Isn’t There a Warning?

There are tornado warnings, thunderstorm warnings, and excessive heat warnings. Unfortunately, there isn’t a derecho warning quite yet, but a derecho is …

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Swimming Pool Maintenance 101: Quick Tips for a Super Easy Summer

In the summer, your swimming pool is one of the most popular areas of your home, but it’s not all sunshine and …

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6 Top Questions About Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home, Answered by the DOE

Electric vehicles (EV) are quickly becoming mainstream. According to the Argonne National Laboratory, more than 3.4 million EVs are on American roads …