When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or ...

Extension cords are so common in modern homes that you barely notice them, especially when they are tucked neatly behind ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

The holidays are notorious for cooking fires, candle fires, tree fires, stolen gifts, and more. Learn how to avoid these ...

After multiple house fires in the region during the past week, local fire experts are reminding residents of safety practices ...

During the New Year and Christmas holidays, the number of domestic accidents and incidents in homes traditionally increases.

Gas and oil radiators can both warm you up during the winter, but both come with downsides too. Which one is the more ...

If you want to see where Christmas creativity really lives in this city, skip the drive to River Oaks and instead visit Gulfton.

The holiday season is approaching and the time is usually filled with joy. However, each year many families experience great sadness because of loss of possessions, injuries, or even death. [...] ...

Say your goodbyes to AOL dial-up, Skype, Windows 10, and a host of other tech gadgets and services that powered down and ...

Your kitchen can look beautiful and still quietly sabotage every meal you cook. Workflow problems hide in layout choices, ...

So, per our annual tradition, the team at The 74 has compiled a list of the most memorable and moving education coverage that we’ve read elsewhere this year. Full disclosure: We borrowed this idea ...