That’s why I walk around my house unplugging things before I leave for vacation. Coffee maker: check. Toaster: check. Every other plugged-in appliance: check, check and check. “While most home fires ...

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Did I lock the door? Did we take out the trash? Did I leave something on the (literal and figurative) back burner?

Once the rainy season begins and typhoons start coming to the Philippines, it’s expected that some places will get flooded. Unfortunately, this will include houses, everything they own, as well as ...

Cleaning the dryer vent improves the machine’s drying time and reduces fire hazard risk. Do this annually to keep it running ...

Even kitchen appliances like microwaves, coffee makers, and toasters, which may appear innocuous, can be culprits of energy drain. Unplugging them or using a power strip could save another £5 to ...

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