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Winter storms could knock out power — here's how to connect a generator to your house safely
By Kaycee Hill published
Extreme cold is hitting, here's how to safely hook up a generator to your house before you lose power.

At what temperature do pipes freeze — and 7 ways to prevent it
By Camilla Sharman published
What is the danger zone temperature when your pipes will freeze — and can you prevent it?

How to remove ice from a driveway quickly and safely
By Katie Mortram last updated
Knowing how to remove ice from a driveway is easier than you’d think.

Frozen pipes? This hairdryer hack is the easiest way to defrost them without causing damage
By Millie Fender published
This hairdryer hack is one of the safest ways to thaw your frozen pipes for free.

Why your Christmas cactus leaves are turning red — and how to bring back the green
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover what causes Christmas cactus to turn red and how to fix it before the damage gets worse.

Experts say these are the 6 things you should be cleaning every Monday — here's why
By Grace Dean published
Start the week off right with these simple cleaning tasks

Your lawn is vulnerable to snow mold right now — here's how to protect it before spring
By Kaycee Hill published
Snow mold is silently damaging lawns right now, here's what it is and what you can do about it

Never pour hot water on a frozen windshield — here's the safe way to defrost it fast with a common household item
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to defrost your windshield safely with rubbing alcohol spray that melts ice in seconds without risking glass damage.
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