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How To Prevent Dust From Taking Over Your Home

Concerned about the dust levels in your home? With these simple measures, you'll be fast on your way to a dust-minimized home ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

The outage routine that keeps pipes safer without leaving every faucet dripping

When the power cuts out on a subfreezing night, you do not have to choose between a sky‑high water bill and a flooded crawl ...
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What To Do If Your Pipes Freeze—And How To Keep Them From Bursting

“Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes ...
The Spruce on MSN

We asked HVAC pros how to keep our homes warm without cranking the heat and we got answers

Key Points Sealing drafts, insulating ducts, and using foam gaskets help keep warm air in and cold air out.Smart thermostats, ...