Hotwire Your Broken Thermostat in a Weather Emergency
Photo: DUO Studio (Shutterstock) Something that’s often neglected, even by proactive folks who actually check on the heat before the first frost, is the humble thermostat. That tiny appliance on…
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Don’t Use This Viral TikTok Hack to Fix Window Condensation
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Hacks can be great. We’ve had a whole website dedicated to them for over 15 years, after all. But sometimes, they can be ill-advised or even dangerous,…
How to Maximize the Heat From Your Fireplace
Photo: Jens Lambert (Shutterstock) Rising energy costs means that most of us will be paying more to heat our homes this winter. And unfortunately, that’s only one of many price…
10 Common Household Items That Are Using Too Much Energy
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) If you still have a set-top DVR or a cable box, it’s probably using more energy than you think. Per How-to Geek, DVR boxes could use…
Don’t Use These Recalled Heating Pads, FDA Says
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Heating pads can offer comfort when you’re sore, sick, or just really cold. But for those who own one of the half a million heating pads…
Four Simple Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Photo: Imagenet (Shutterstock) The cost of heating your home is always top-of-mind as the cold weather settles in, but with energy prices soaring this year, it’s more pressing than ever….
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