We tested 12 electric space heaters. These are the six safest space heaters to keep you warm all winter long. Welcome to Family Handyman’s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on ...

During colder months, space heater use goes way up—and so do fires. Shop the safest space heaters, as advised by an electrician.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts say you should never go to sleep with a space heater on or leave one unattended with kids or animals around. (Photo ...

Warm up your living room or home office this winter, and maybe save a few bucks on your electric bill while you’re at it.

If you’re using space heaters as temperatures dip in South Florida, be sure you are using them properly. Better to dress in layers or snuggle under an extra blanket than become a casualty. According ...

Shivering in a drafty house while trying to relax or work is less than ideal. Sure, you could throw on a fleece jacket or switch on the electric kettle for a mug of hot tea, but the only way you'll ...

Oil or coil: That’s how you could describe old-fashioned space heaters, which used electric currents to raise temperatures of rudimentary heating elements. But the market’s heated up with next-gen ...

The chilly season means it's about time to shop for the best space heaters around. With cold weather comes the need for comfy (and tolerable) indoor temperatures, and a space heater makes a toasty ...

Portable space heaters have been linked to around 1,700 residential fires every year. By Winnie Hu Federal authorities are investigating a devastating Bronx fire that city officials have said was ...

The fire that killed 17 people and injured dozens more in the Bronx over the weekend has become yet another deadly blaze blamed on a space heater, a common household device that has long concerned ...

Heating a large room presents a challenge in and of itself, and when your living space also has high or vaulted ceilings, it can be especially difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature.