You Can Probably Fix Your Stove’s Broken Burner Yourself
At some point in your life you have (or you will) wake up to discover that one of your stove’s burners just isn’t working. You still have three (or more)…
Don’t Store These Items Near Your Hot Water Heater
In addition to using less energy, part of the appeal of tankless hot water heaters is that they take up less space than traditional models. So, unless you have a…
TikTok’s Stupid Heating ‘Hack’ Is Dangerous, People
Photo: Lopolo (Shutterstock) You probably know space heaters can be dangerous and have to be used very carefully, so the appeal of a TikTok hack for making your own heater…
No, Space Heaters Aren’t Really Cheaper Than Turning Up the Thermostat
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) We’re in for expensive gas bills this winter. Whenever I so much as think about turning up the thermostat, I can hear my dad’s voice telling…
This Is Where You Should (and Should Not) Place a Space Heater
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Just as fan placement is key to keeping your home cool in the summer, heater placement is a major strategy to consider for winter. Space heaters…
How to Heat Your Home Without Accidentally Burning It Down
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) If you’re one of those fancy-pants types with central heating in your home, this article won’t apply to you, but if you’re living in a place…
Everything You Shouldn’t Do When Using a Space Heater
Photo: Nicholas Taffs (Shutterstock) Even if you live somewhere with central heating, sometimes it’s nice to get an extra boost of warmth from a space heater. And though modern space…
You Should Brûlée All of Your Favorite Holiday Treats
Photo: Claire Lower Whether you’re huddling around a roaring campfire, grilling a sumptuous piece of meat, or brûlée-ing a custardy crème, fire is sexy. Maybe it’s the element of danger…
‘Winterize’ Your Outdoor Space so You Can Actually Use It When It Gets Cold
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) Porches, patios, and decks have become major go-to spaces for entertaining, particularly since the start of the pandemic. While the changing weather might present you with a…
The Best Outdoor Heaters to Keep Patio Dining Alive Through the Winter
hough incredible strides have been made to stabilize the current public health crisis, the pandemic is far from over. For many parts of the country, barring those that regularly experience…