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Rowan Guthrie

How Do You Know a Circuit Is Overloaded?

Electrical circuits are designed to safely handle a limited amount of electricity flowing through them. But when too many devices draw power from the same circuit, it can become dangerously overloaded.

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Home Improvement
Missy Nolan

These 5 Things Are Signs Your Home Has Been Invaded

Some signs of a burglary are obvious, such as a trail of muddy footprints leading to an open front door. Others, such as strange markings on your windows or garage door, can be harder to notice.

Exoskeletons, nymphs and adult 17-year Brood X cicadas on the ground underneath a tree in eastern Illinois during 2021 emergence.
Home Improvement
Missy Nolan

Everything You Need to Know About the Cicada Emergence

Don't be surprised if you see more cicadas than usual in 2024. This year is special because two different broods of cicadas, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, will emerge at the same time. Here's what to know before the bugs come out.

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Home Improvement
Lisa A. Koosis

How to Prepare For the Cicada Emergence

During the 2024 periodical cicada emergence, people in the Midwest and parts of the South could see millions of these flying insects. Fortunately, cicadas aren’t destructive, so you can sit back and enjoy nature’s big show with little or no preparation.

a few cicadas on a tree
Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

How to Keep Cicadas Under Control

The cicadas are coming! While they're not harmful to people, pets and most plants, they're still a bit icky. Learn how to keep them under control.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What Are the Pros and Cons of Home Water Filtration Systems?

To filter or not to filter? Is a home water filtration system worth the investment? Explore the pros and cons of a home water filter system to decide if you want to install one.

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