As winter moves towards spring and temperatures start rising, ladybugs that spent the cold months sheltering indoors begin ...

You can save a little power in a lot of places. These solar gadgets cover household cooling, portable power, trickle charging ...

If you discover a squirrel nesting in your home or shed, look for its entryway into the structure. Squirrels may come in under the eaves, gable vent, behind chimneys, where rooflines intersect, or ...

“Check that insulation for asbestos ASAP. Given the age of the house, it is extremely likely to contain asbestos and might be ...

When heating bills climb, many homeowners assume the solution must be complicated or expensive, like a new furnace, more ...

The Decatur Fire Department responded to an abandoned house with “heavy fire” Thursday afternoon, and the cause remains under ...

M&M Home Remodeling Services treats each project as a long-term weather defense system. The company specializes in home exterior services designed to withstand the specific conditions that Illinois ...

Homeownership comes with many surprises — including the sheer number of filters that need to be cleaned, changed or otherwise maintained. Maintenance checklists abound, but they can be ...

Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a large fire at a vacant home in Decatur, where flames were seen coming from the ...

You probably think of your dryer as one of the safer appliances in your home, yet the vent behind it can quietly turn into a fire risk, a moisture problem, and a money drain. The most common issue is ...

As wildfire season peaks the next two months, homeowners have the power to significantly reduce their risk of losing their homes to flames and embers by taking deliberate steps to harden their ...

That charming old house may be quietly working against your health.