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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last year, Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Florida, killing more than 140 people and causing between $50 and $65 billion in property …

Your oven is the star of the show when it comes to major celebrations. (Think Thanksgiving!) Roasting, baking, braising, broiling, even air …