According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January, and February. Other agencies, such as the U.S.

Electric space heaters have bad habits. They often pull as much power as a standard residential power outlet can handle, and they heat themselves and nearby objects beyond the point of safety. Because ...

Space heaters provide extra warmth to a drafty room or chilly home office, but they can easily pose a safety risk if you don’t use them properly. Portable space heaters were involved in an average of ...

Space heaters are a fast and economical way to warm up your home when temperatures dip — and they can be a beneficial tool to keep on hand in case of emergencies. Whether it’s a drafty bedroom or ...

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A space heater can come in handy during a fall evening chill, an arctic winter blast, or even a damp spring thaw. It can warm your drafty bonus room, your frigid basement, or your chilly home office.

Space heaters are a simple (and affordable way) to keep your home warm during the chilly winter months. Offered in a variety of sizes, you’ll find models designed for small offices, sprawling living ...

When the chill sets in, there’s only so much that wool socks, slippers, and fuzzy fleeces can do — especially if the heating in your building is a little slow to turn on sometimes (in which case, ...

As temperatures drop, many people are turning to space heaters to stay warm. The San Antonio Fire Department urges residents ...

The tiny radiators, while useful, cause thousands of fires and hundreds of deaths each year. Here are some tips to stay safe while you stay warm. By Thom Dunn Mr. Dunn is a staff writer at Wirecutter, ...