From 25 foot long ladders to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, these fire safety tools are essential additions to your emergency preparedness kit.

Even as fire turned Santa Monica an apocalyptic shade of orange, hired hands went about their business as if it were just ...

While there's only so much we can do to prevent the spread of wildfires, there are ways we can prepare in the event of one.

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A cedar chest is another great option for storing quilts, blankets, and throws when they’re not being used. Since cedar is a ...

Here are some of the best storage options to consider. A cedar chest is another great option for storing quilts, blankets, and throws when they’re not being used. Since cedar is a natural moth and ...

Get as warm and cozy as you can get with a nice, heated blanket. With one of the best electric blankets, you'll be comfortable and extra warm. The blankets are made to distribute their heat more ...

A space heater or electric fireplace is a good option to heat up the whole room, or you can cozy up on the couch (or in bed) with a heated blanket. Also called electric blankets, these throws have ...