What to Do the Next Time the Power Goes Out
Knowing what to do if the power goes out is becoming more important as extreme cold events in Texas, tropical storms in California, floods and storms in Michigan, and heat…
Why You Should Never Make (or Even Buy) a Male-to-Male Extension Cord
Photo: TayaJohnston (Shutterstock) A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission alert is urging people to not use male-to-male power chords. In spite of being illegal, the product is available online with…
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home During the Winter
Photo: BOKEH STOCK (Shutterstock) Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning brings more than 20,000 Americans to the emergency room—around 4,000 of whom are hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…