The best way to avoid damage is to keep ice dams from forming.
Home Safety
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for North Dakotans age 60 and older.
The sessions will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time July 22 and 29 and Aug. 5.
July is the peak month for grilling-related fires.
Many people have stocked up during the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are exploring cupboards, refrigerators and freezers for food to use up.
Never mix a bleach solution with a household ammonia solution.
Flooding may be a problem some rural North Dakota areas this spring.
Power outages, flooding, fires and other disasters can trigger food safety issues.
A common cause of sump pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor.
Older adults often want to stay in their own homes, but their homes may not be aging-in-place ready.
Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter.
Pressure cooking allows you to save time and, potentially, money.
Planning is a vital part of fighting a flood.
Most roofs are designed to handle the snow load of a typical winter.
Make sure your sump pump is working before the snow starts to melt.
Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and injuries.
On study found cellphones may carry 10 times the amount of bacteria found on toilet seats.
About 90 percent of poisonings happen in homes.
Electric pressure cookers let you make everything from main courses to desserts, but don’t use them for canning food.
Be aware of food label lingo to avoid having to toss food.
Wetting the soil around buildings can help alleviate structural problems in dry weather.
Dates on food packages are quality dates, not expiration dates.
Canned fruits and vegetables can help us meet our nutrition requirements.
Be sure to follow food safety guidelines when preparing your Thanksgiving dinner.
Soap’s effectiveness depends on spending enough time scrubbing your hands.
Food canning isn't the time to get creative with new recipes or canning methods.
Make sure your sump is working properly before you need to use it.
Don’t leave the stove or cooking appliances unattended when being used.
Most septic tanks need cleaning about every three years.
Taking steps now can prevent sewer vents from freezing this winter.
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