LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The arrival of colder weather in Arkansas brings up the old debate over what number on the thermostat is the most comfortable yet affordable— but it also means the risk of a home ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cold temperatures are setting in across Michigan, with some areas expected to see their first snowfall this weekend, which may ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — When it's this cold outside, you want to be sitting as close to warmth as possible. But the reality is, the space heater needs to be three feet from your chair, your bed, and the ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Space heaters need to be plugged into the wall, not an extension cord and not a power strip-- even if it's a heavy-duty one. Extension cords and strips are not designed to handle ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An extension cord used ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the frost lines your windows and the thermostat struggles to keep up with this weekend's record lows, reaching for a space ...

[Editor's Note: New Milford Fire Marshal Karen A. Facey has issued the following article about extension cord safety.] This week's safety article focuses on the hazards of extension cords and is ...

If you're one of the millions experiencing the current heat wave happening in the Midwest and Northeast, you probably have your AC units cranked up to fight the scorching temps. But there's a very ...

In a world where many things are powered by electricity, a remotely placed wall outlet can be an inconvenience. While an extension cord is a quick fix to this issue, there are certain situations when ...

As the frost lines your windows and the thermostat struggles to keep up with this weekend's record lows, reaching for a space heater is a natural reflex. It's the easiest way to turn a freezing home ...