Three cords might carry a home through winter in one part of the country. In another, a household can burn...

You light a favorite candle, enjoy the scent, and later notice a dark ring around the glass. That black residue...

You get into the car on a chilly morning, close the door, and watch the windshield turn cloudy. The wipers...

Before you put a cover over your outdoor unit, check whether it also heats your home. The right winter care...

Spend less time wrestling with leaves—and put more of them to work in your yard—with these simple fall cleanup tips.

Stretchy fake spiderwebs are an easy way to give your porch a spooky look, but birds and other wildlife can...

The silvery strands drifting across your yard may be carrying some of autumn’s smallest travelers. Have you ever walked through...

That middle-of-the-night smoke alarm chirp isn’t your imagination. Cooler temperatures can reveal a weak battery. Here’s how to identify the sound and fix it safely.

Your lawn may need one final feeding before winter—but applying fertilizer too late can be a mistake. Find the best fall fertilizing window for your state and grass type.

When do mosquitoes finally disappear for the year? Temperatures around 50°F dramatically slow mosquito activity, while freezing weather kills many exposed adults. But some mosquitoes have surprisingly clever ways of surviving winter.