A side by side comparison of a clean HVAC furnace filter and a dirty filter

How long has it been since you changed your furnace filter? HVAC professionals say you should swap filters every 3 months, but the timeframe can vary based on a number of factors. Here's what you need to know.

 Fatberg  is an off-putting portmanteau of the words  fat  and  iceberg   They re rock-hard masses of solidified fat  When you pour cooking grease down the drain, it cools and congeals in the sewer pipes

Fatbergs are massive amalgam of cooking fat and personal hygiene products that can clog sewers and cause sewage backups in your home. Preventing them is as simple as properly disposing of cooking grease in the trash rather than the drain.

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Most of us just set foods and other perishables in our refrigerator without any rhyme or reason. But perhaps the disorganization is leading to a lot of foods being forgotten. Keeping your cool stuff in order can help you avoid waste. Follow these fridge organization tips.

Cicada

Later this spring, billions of bugs will crawl out of dime-sized holes in the ground after 17 years in the soil. These cicadas will go topside just to mate and die over the course of four to six weeks. Here's how you can prepare for their arrival.

construction worker putting decorative plaster on house exterior

Whether you prefer a subtle, natural look or a bold, modern vibe, stucco can deliver. Even better: Savvy DIYers can learn how to install stucco on their own. Here’s a step-by-step guide to stucco installation.

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