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If you have a backyard pool, keep your kids safe while they splash.

Countertop appliances consume less energy than your range and oven.

Take this traditional rite of spring one step farther by lightening up on energy use.

Tornadoes are dangerous and unpredictable. Do all you can to stay safe before, during, and after storms develop.

There are pros and cons to ditching disposables and switching to rechargeable batteries. Read on for details on what to consider.

Urban legends and tall tales about energy use can have a surprising impact on your energy bills.

When it comes to getting electricity across power lines and into homes, ice can be a force to be reckoned with.

Regular maintenance will help you keep your hot water heater from wearing out prematurely and will also keep the heater working properly.

Find out how to conduct a DIY energy audit to learn where you need to tighten up your home’s envelope.

Read on for details about some dangerous places to handle a plugged-in device.

Home maintenance tasks can be daunting and it’s easy to delay them until you notice a problem.

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