A wood-burning stove flue pipe ignited wood in the attic shortly after the resident went to bed. Hours later, embers fell into the bedroom where the occupant was sleeping. The resident were able to ...

Begin warming the pipes using a hairdryer. Start with the pipe nearest the faucet and work toward the frozen section. Do not leave the hairdryer unattended or let it overheat, and do not use a ...

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Most people have a hot water tank in their homes, but if it’s gas-fired, you could develop a danger you may not notice until ...

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Open curtains on the south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat the home, and close them at ...