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A tornado destroyed dozens of homes and businesses in a small Mississippi community early Thursday, injuring several people and flattening a church although there were no immediate reports of fatalities.

Flooding is again causing trouble in northwest Ohio where heavy rains in the last 24 hours have forced people out of their homes ...

BOISE -- Authorities in Boise say two men suffered burns and injuries when an explosion blew off the back of a home on Boise's north side. Fire investigators say the two victims have been transported to a Salt Lake City...

Dear Mr. HandyPerson, My refrigerator has heavy moisture on the outside, and I don't know why. (I've read the literature.) Rust spots are happening. It's a new refrigerator (energy-saving), and I would appreciate any help

Phones and computers aside, virtually any space can be made into a workable home office by concentrating on a few basic ingredients: a chair, a desk, lighting and storage. Some quick tips from designers on what to look for.

Just a few miles south of 6755 Agave Azul Court, in suburban Henderson, Nev., there were at last count 6,300 homes in some stage of the foreclosure process. Yet here at the edge of the Strip stands the National Association of Home Builders' pricey annual showcase of products and building techniques.

Shopping bagIf you’re eco-minded, you know that unnecessary packaging is a big no-no. Arm & Hammer Essentials has a new line of household cleaners that cuts down on packaging. The products come in a squeeze-trigger 32-ounce bottle with a 1.2-ounce cartridge of concentrated cleaner. Empty the cartridge into the bottle, add water, and you’re set to go. The bottle can be filled with cartridges up to seven times, according to the company.

If your closet is a sea of plastic film and "We [heart] Our Customers" hangers, you might be addicted to dry cleaning.