Excess consumption of home heating oil can make household fuel costs skyrocket, especially when the weather gets cold. Here's a look at several reasons why you may be consuming more oil than necessary and some simple ways you can reduce the costs of heating your home.

If you take good care of your generator, you can expect it to work for up to 30,000 hours — roughly equivalent to 20 years of service. Here's a handy generator maintenance checklist to help you get the most out of your backup generator.

A hot shower after a long day is soothing, but if your water heater is set too low, that’s a comfort you may be denied. If the water coming out of your tap is only lukewarm, it may not kill harmful bacteria or get your dishes clean. Adjust the temperature of your water heater by following a few easy steps.

Rejuvenation is recalling about 3,325 Deep Frame Mirrors due to an injury hazard. According to a recall alert published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the glue on the back of the mirrors can fail and the glass can fall out of the frame, posing a laceration risk.

A playhouse makes a lovely addition to a family backyard and is sure to keep young children entertained for many happy hours. The following instructions explain how to build a playhouse out of reclaimed, heat-treated pallets.