While we’re on the topic of baseboards, Murphy recommends using a paintbrush to clean that spot as well. “A brush gets into ...

Your child's bedroom or playroom should be a germ- and allergen-free place to play and relax. Keep these things clean with ...

Skip the costly remodel and instead try these simple cosmetic upgrades that most anyone can tackle to freshen up the appearance of your home.

Q: I have a marvelous large old lilac bush in the backyard that continues to grow well for me year after year. I wasn’t paying enough attention to it this past year, and a volunteer trumpet vine ...

First, check to make sure the car's tailpipe isn’t blocked by snow or ice. You’ll be running the engine, so everything has to be clear. Start the engine and turn on the rear window defroster. Turn on ...

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Winter Storm Fern damaged the Tennessee Valley Authority transmission system, affecting local power companies. TVA is working to make repairs in Mississippi after restoring lines serving Tennessee.

Ice storms are a particularly hazardous weather event, as small amounts of ice can snap tree limbs, down power lines and create impassable conditions on the roads. Half an inch to an inch can cripple ...

Some winter weather safety tips don't neatly fit into HVAC, plumbing or electrical categories but are important considerations for keeping your home free of potential hazards. Get snow shovels out of ...

In February 1994, an ice storm froze the Mississippi Delta. Widespread damage to powerlines, paired with lingering, dangerous cold left about 750,000 people in the dark, some for up to a month.