Has technology has made the home a less dangerous place? No doubt. Just think, for example, about how smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in residences — now mandatory in many …
New gen smoke/CO alarms are safer, more stylish
Home and Garden
Learning to love my leaf blower
There’s a small but statistically significant number of people out there who think I’m a loud-mouth, a know-it-all, a contrarian. While there may be truth to all of these, I …
Prettying up a powder room
At 45 by 71 inches, the main-floor powder room is the smallest space in my home. Despite its tiny footprint, it sees a lot of traffic. A few years ago, …
Energy tips that keep costs down all year round
Try to ignore it as you may, cooler weather is on the way. In many parts, that means higher energy costs in the home. But there are ways to reduce …
Water works that waste less
Moen has long held a dominant position in the home improvement sector. It’s now a significant name in category juggernaut Fortune Brands Home & Security, which oversees a roster of …
