Snow blowers or snow throwers are linked to more than 6,000 emergency room visits, according to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Be aware of food label lingo to avoid having to toss food.

Be sure to follow food safety guidelines when preparing your Thanksgiving dinner.

Now is the time to begin checking both backyard and community playground equipment.

A steady source of nutrition is critical to power ourselves, especially when we are waging a battle with the forces of nature.

About 90 percent of poisonings happen in homes.

Pressure cooking allows you to save time and, potentially, money.

Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and injuries.

I did a little background research on the energy use of small appliances compared with full-sized appliances.

Dates on food packages are quality dates, not expiration dates.