PHOENIX — Amid global climate change and a chronic shortage of affordable housing, local construction companies and nonprofits are taking innovative steps to make homes more energy efficient and ...

Did your pet have an accident? Whether it's an old mess or a new one, these tips from the pros will help you decode how to get dog poop out of carpet and upholstery. The sooner you remove the solids, ...

It’s one of the hazards of cooking: food gets stuck onto pans or hardens on dishes, turning cleanup into even more of a chore. Even after multiple rounds of scrubbing and soaking, some sauces, cheeses ...

Pasco Fire removed 140 gallons of PFAS-containing AFFF foam from the city. The Washington Department of Ecology runs statewide collection and 90 stations signed up. Pasco replaced the toxic foam with ...

There are very few things we find more frustrating than starting what should be a simple part swap, only to snap off a bolt. That's an automotive lesson some of us have learned the hard way. What ...

Whether you’ve accidentally tracked mud across the room or your carpets are due for a deep clean, the cleaning process can be a pain. You may feel like you need a fancy store-bought carpet cleaning ...

No matter which power tool brand you're looking at, the switch to cordless, battery-operated tools has been done with convenience in mind. Without cords and plugs, tools can go more places and are far ...

Fully discharging your Ryobi battery isn't a good idea, but you could inadvertently do so, especially after working all day on the job. Swapping it out should be a fairly easy process, but they can be ...

Quincy Bulin is a writer focused on lifestyle, among other topics and has contributed to Better Homes & Gardens, Reader's Digest, and more. Ice cubes, steamers, or a damp cloth and iron can gently ...

Traditional firefighting foams used to prevent fires from spreading contain PFAS, which are tied to a host of human health issues, including a heightened risk of cancer and hormone disruption. But a ...

If you're wondering how to remove pet hair from carpet, you're in the right place! As a lifelong pet parent, I know what it's like to constantly battle against fur-ridden furniture and surfaces every ...

If you're wondering how to remove pet hair from carpet, you're in the right place! As a lifelong pet parent, I know what it's like to constantly battle against fur-ridden furniture and surfaces every ...