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EIA's Winter Outlook Splits by Fuel: Heating Oil Up 21 Percent, Natural Gas Down 9
by HomeLife Wave ·The EIA forecasts heating oil homes will spend 21% more this winter, gas homes 9% less. The national and regional numbers, fuel by fuel, and what drives them.
Before the First Hard Freeze: Shutting Off Outdoor Faucets and Protecting Exposed Pipes
by HomeLife Wave ·The extension services' steps for draining outdoor faucets, insulating exposed pipes, using heat cable safely and what to do if a pipe freezes, from shutoff to thaw.
Steam Cleaner Recalls of 2026, Listed by Model Number
by HomeLife Wave ·CPSC acted on three steam cleaners in 2026 over burns. The model numbers, batch codes and remedies for BISSELL and Dupray, and the Dovety warning.
Apple Home Collection Arrives in December: What the Thermostats, Lock and Cameras Do and Cost
by HomeLife Wave ·Apple and partners LG and Schneider Electric list nine home accessories from $39.95 to $399.95. Prices, features, hub and iCloud+ requirements, and timing.
Ice Dams Start in the Attic, Not on the Roof
by HomeLife Wave ·Ice dams form when attic heat melts roof snow that refreezes at the eaves. What extension researchers say causes them, the long-term fix, and emergency steps.
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