Safety
Leaf piles are a fall favorite, but ticks love them too
17 hours ago
That inviting pile of fall leaves in your yard holds a hidden danger. Blacklegged ticks that carry Lyme disease, love the shade and moisture the piles provide. So, how can you protect your family, your pets and your yard this fall? Watch for the best tips to tick off the ticks.
Why that leaf pile in your yard could be crawling with ticks
2 days ago
Before you jump into that big pile of leaves this fall, here’s what you need to know.
Navigating the do’s and don’ts of driving in dense fog
3 days ago
Dense fog can slash visibility to near zero in seconds, and one wrong move with your headlights can make it even worse. This guide gives you the do’s and don’ts for navigating dense fog.
Cleaning your gutters is one of the most dangerous things you can do this fall
September 29, 2026, 11:50 am EDT
Here's what to know about ladder safety, protective gear and gutter guards before you climb up this season.
Gutter cleaning safety: how to avoid a dangerous fall
September 29, 2026, 6:08 am EDT
Cleaning your gutters might seem like a routine fall task, but climbing a ladder to clear out leaves and debris can be more dangerous than you think. From practicing ladder safety to wearing the right gear, these tips can help you avoid a dangerous fall this season.
Which US regions have the least dangerous weather?
September 21, 2026, 5:14 pm EDT
Is there a place in the U.S. where you can completely escape dangerous weather? Some parts of the country face fewer major hazards than others. Here’s a simple look at what knocks each region out, and what’s left when the biggest weather risks are removed.
Wildfires, heat waves, hurricanes: Here are the weekend DIY projects that actually protect your home
September 1, 2026, 6:03 am EDT
A weekend of DIY prep can protect your home from three of summer's biggest weather threats.
The biggest sunglasses myth could be costing you your vision
August 2, 2026, 7:32 am EDT
Cloudy day? Your eyes still need protection. Find out what UV does to your eyes and how to pick sunglasses that work no matter the weather.
Dust storms and haboobs have a new category-based scale in Phoenix
July 23, 2026, 2:33 pm EDT
You’re likely familiar with hurricane categories and the EF scale for tornadoes, but now dust storms have a scale of their own.
These are the two 'deadliest rooms' for your documents in a disaster; Here's how to protect them
July 20, 2026, 10:17 am EDT
From birth certificates to family photos, a preservation pro's three-step plan is one disaster survivors wish they'd known.