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By Cathy Habas

A TrueFRESH air exchanger

How to Clean the Filters and Core on an Air Exchanger

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By Bryan Trandem

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How to Build a Fire-Resistant Home (or Renovate Your Home to Be Safe From Fires)

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By Steph Coelho

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What to Do When Reentering Your Home After an Earthquake — 12 Safety Tips

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By Cathy Habas

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How Much Does it Cost to Prevent and Repair Earthquake Damage? Here's What You Should Know

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By Jill Harness

House with Snow in Winter

Keep Your Home Warmer: Expert Insulation Tips

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By Fran J. Donegan

Hands Applying Weather Seal Caulk to Window Frame

A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing and Installing Weatherstripping

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By Chris Deziel

A white Energy Recovery Ventilation system

How Much Does it Cost to Install an Air Exchanger?

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By Cathy Habas

An outdated gravity furnace with duct work coming out of it

Should You Replace a Gravity Furnace?

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By Fran J. Donegan

Memorial Day Tornado in Colorado

Should You Install a Tornado Safe Room? Here's What You Need to Know

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By Bryan Trandem

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Thermostat 101: All the Different Types of Thermostats in Your Home

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By Michelle Miley

Emergency preparedness natural disaster supplies.

The Ultimate Guide to Natural Disaster Resources

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By Teo Spengler

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11 DIY Ways to Reduce Heat Loss In Your Home

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By Chris Deziel

Residential Air Exchanger with Complex Duct Work

Here's How to Make Sure Your Air Exchanger Is Working Properly

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By Chris Deziel

An air exchanger product

A Comprehensive Air Exchanger Maintenance Checklist

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By Michelle Miley

Snow falling near house

Prepare Your House for Freezing Temperatures — A Checklist

Home Hacks & Answers

By Kathy Adams

Burnt out house

Returning Home After a Wildfire — A Safety Checklist

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By Michelle Miley

a bungalow with a gray wooden exterior and a red front door

Strategies for Making Your Home Safer and More Wildfire-Resistant

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By Chris Deziel

A lonely cracked earth desert floor

Drought Safety: How to Deal and How to Prepare

Home Hacks & Answers

By Teo Spengler

water drop dripping from the tap

The 10 Best Water Conservation Tips for Droughts — Or Anytime

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By Michelle Miley

Winter Snow Craftman Cape Cod Style Home

Here's How to Keep Yourself (and Your Home) Safe During Extremely Cold Temperatures

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By Cathy Habas

Aerial view of wildfire on the field. Huge clouds of smoke

8 Tips to Keep Your Home — And Your Family — Safe During a Wildfire

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By Jill Harness

Damaged house dilapidated old building wall in Georgia. Private abandoned home fall to ruin. Sunny day, horizontal orientation, nobody

Is Earthquake Insurance Worth It?

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By Chris Deziel

Sidewalk and front yard of a white house with black window frames and dark wood door

What Is Defensible Space? What You Need to Know About This Wildfire Safety Method

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By Jill Harness

A Blue Coolers emergency kit for one person that includes food and survival gear

The 13 Things You Absolutely Need to Include in Your Emergency Kit

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By Chris Deziel

10 DIY Tips to Make a Home Earthquake-Resistant

Home Hacks & Answers

By Chris Deziel

Front yard of a Spanish style white house with terracotta front steps and tile roof

How Do You Seismic Retrofit Your House?

Home Hacks & Answers

By Chris Deziel

Heater or Air Conditioning Acting Funny? Your Thermostat May Just Need a Good Cleaning

Home Hacks & Answers

By Teo Spengler

Hurricane Evacuation Route Sign

Hurricane Safety — 9 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Before and During a Storm

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By Chris Deziel

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

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By Kathy Adams

cracked road concrete close up

12 Essential Tips for Staying Safe at Home During an Earthquake

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By Cathy Habas

10 Common Issues With High-Efficiency Furnaces

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By Chris Deziel

Trees fallen on house roof

How to Clean Up Your House After Hurricane Damage

Home Hacks & Answers

By Fran J. Donegan

Plywood covering wide windows in forested area

How to Protect Your Windows During a Hurricane — Storm Shutters and Other Strategies

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By Cathy Habas

A Google Nest thermostat, which is a smart thermostat

Buying a Smart Thermostat? Here's What You Need to Know

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By Chris Deziel

How to Replace Your Thermostat

Home Hacks & Answers

By Chris Deziel

Modern Digital Thermostat

Choosing the Right Thermostat for Your Home — Everything You Should Know

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