Space heaters can overheat and cause fires when they’re too close to other objects. “Keep space heaters at least three feet ...

As temperatures continue to fall across the Lowcountry, local firefighters say they are already responding to more calls related to home heating. Officials warn that portable and kerosene heaters are ...

On most space heaters, you'll see an option to adjust the level of heat that the appliance provides. Most have some form of a "low," "medium" and "high" setting. Typically, what these settings ...

Although toasters are smaller kitchen appliances, they use a lot of energy and can also pose a fire threat if connected to an extension cord or power strip. Toaster ovens need even more power to ...

Portal Space Systems, a Bothell-based startup, aims to harness the power of the sun to propel spacecraft, making it easier to ...

Ninja’s Fireside360 is a hybrid smokeless firepit and propane-powered outdoor space heater. I tested Ninja’s latest offering, ...

Need to stay warm at night, cool in the day and save some cash this fall? Set your thermostat on the best temperature to keep ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Alan Boyle on Oct 8, 2025 at 12:59 ...

Space heaters don't have a great rap: They're hot to the touch and tip over easily, causing an average of 1,700 fires per year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Not to mention, ...

Spraying particles into Earth's atmosphere to try and cool a warming planet might sound like a good idea in theory, but it ...

Your home is one of your biggest investments. From the appliances you picked out to the flooring you saved up for, every choice carries value. That’s why protecting what you already have is just as ...