10 articles
Check heated blankets and space heaters against the 2026 CPSC recall list, find model numbers, and learn safe-use rules before the first cold night.
Learn what a musty crawl space smell signals, how to check moisture and humidity before winter, and when to call a crawl-space specialist.
Learn how to run a 5-gallon bucket test on your sump pump, check the discharge line and backup pump, and prepare before the ground freezes.
Learn what to check in your dryer vent before winter, inside and outside, including duct material, airflow, blockages, and when to call a pro.
Run through a 7-point fireplace safety checklist the day before holiday guests arrive.
How to tell squirrels, raccoons and bats apart by sound, droppings and entry holes, plus why you can't just seal bats out in fall.
Before the first fire of the season, a few homeowner checks plus an annual professional inspection keep a fireplace safe. What to look at, and the warning signs to stop and call…
The attic is where heat leaks, ice dams start and roof problems show first. What a homeowner can safely check: insulation depth, air leaks, ventilation, moisture, pests and roof leaks.
A homeowner's pre-winter furnace check: filter, thermostat, vents, the area around the unit, the condensate line and CO alarms, plus the warning signs that mean call a pro.
A homeowner's fall walk-around: 20 things to check outside and inside before the first hard freeze, from gutters and grading to the furnace, detectors and the water heater.
