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If you live in an area known to be besieged by regular tornados, a safe room could mean the difference between life and death for you and your family. Safe rooms are specially designed to resist the high winds and storm of debris that accompany tornadoes and hurricanes, and are often the only things left standing after a severe weather event barrels through an area. Learn what you need to know to build your storm shelter.

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Without proper ventilation, your bathroom is at risk for some serious, long-term damage. But don't fear: Installing a bathroom exhaust fan is a relatively simple, straightforward way to help prevent moisture damage and keep your bathroom smelling fresh and dry. Learn how to install a bathroom fan, here.

close up of window insulation film being applied with double-sided tape to the window frame

Window insulation is key to keeping the cool air in during the summer months and the heat in the winter. A poorly insulated window can actually increase your monthly energy costs. Here are some DIY fixes for drafty windows.

recalled model of Toro Snowthrower snowblower

If you purchased a Toro-brand snowthrower between November 2020 and January 2021, you’re going to want to pay attention. Toro, the Bloomington, Minn.-based manufacturer of Power Max Snowthrowers, is recalling about 6,700 of the snow-removal devices to repair a defect that poses an amputation hazard.

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