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How to keep your home warm during a power outage — 5 emergency heating methods
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five methods to heat your home safely during winter power outages, from emergency prep to alternative heating sources.

The surprising effects of using too much de-icing salt on your driveway
By Grace Dean last updated
How to keep things effective and eco-friendly

How to start a snow blower the right way — step by step
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the step-by-step process to start gas and electric snow blowers correctly without flooding the engine or straining the starter.

Freezing weather can destroy your sprinkler system — here's how to winterize it now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to drain your sprinkler system before winter to prevent costly freeze damage to pipes and valves.

Christmas tree drying out? Here's 3 ways to keep it watered
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn three practical methods to keep your Christmas tree watered while on vacation, from timing strategies to DIY watering systems.

You asked: Can dish soap fix your clogged drain? A plumber explains the facts
By Grace Dean last updated
You might have noticed your drains are getting blocked up, especially around the holiday season, but reaching for the dish soap might not be the answer. At least, that's what this expert has to say.

My mom taught me the 'tidy tote' cleaning hack, and it's the only thing that keeps my house clean during the holidays
By Grace Dean published
A quick and easy decluttering routine that the whole family can get involved in

3 reasons why your floors are still dirty after mopping — we asked the cleaning experts
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Floor still looks dirty after mopping? Cleaning experts reveal why your mop is spreading dirt — and how to fix it.
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