Tennessee has a problem — two-thirds of our rivers and waterways are unmonitored, leaving us blind to sudden changes in water ...

Place a thermometer inside a glass of water, place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator and let it sit for at ...

Fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are essential, there's another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: home safety detectors.

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The Sebastopol couple have made their 1980s home ultra-energy- and water-efficient and outfitted it with nontoxic fixtures.

A countdown of the year's most important tech and gadget releases, including new gear from Apple, Hasselblad and more.

The Sebastopol couple have made their 1980s home ultra-energy- and water-efficient and outfitted it with nontoxic fixtures.

Experts warn that not knowing where this crucial valve is before deep winter could lead to costly leak repairs. Check it now to protect your home.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can easily kill if its presence goes unnoticed. Beyond detectors, here's how you can keep your home safe.

Here we describe an electronic system that uses a dedicated water-level sensor to switch off the pump motor as soon as the ...