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Forestry and state lands firefighters conduct a controlled burn in Spring Glen on Nov. 29. According to Carbon-Emery fire warden Rudy Sandoval, the crew started working on a federal fuels reduction project last summer.
Fire risk increases in winter, officials warn Kingston Daily Freeman
AS THE weather gets colder, the risk of house fires increases, local fire officials say.
Locally Owned Independent Newspaper - Since 1879 A Leader in Southwest Texas Uvalde Leader-News
Former Texas Sen. Frank Madla died at about 2 a.m. Friday in a fire at his house in San Antonio. So did his mother-in-law, Mary Cruz. His granddaughter, Aleena Jimenez, 5, died Saturday of brain damage caused by the same fire.
HEARTH AND HOME: ABCs Fireplace The Myrtle Beach Sun News
November's cool, crisp evenings can be bone-chilling. But a cozy fireplace with its flickering flames, emanating heat and mesmerizing orange-glowing embers can work wonders to warm the mind, body and spirit.
Trim your holiday "waste" line The Prairie Advocate
It would be hard to miss the fact that we produce more garbage during the Christmas holiday season. Wrapping, boxes, and other packaging fill our garbage cans higher than usual.
Get house, yard in order before weather turns cold again The Wichita Eagle
After a beautiful spate of autumnal weather, the forecast calls for more of a wintry feel next week. Here are some things to take care of while the temperature is mild.
Tracing source of leaking roof Richmond Times-Dispatch
For many homeowners, a new roof can be the single most expensive nonelective home improvement. So before deciding to buy a new roof, you may want to take steps to prolong the life of the one you've got.
Water Damage Washington Post
Home improvement expert Tom Kraeutler, co-host of a nationally syndicated home improvement radio talk show, takes your questions on dealing with water damage.
Cold will drive animals inside unless you take steps to stop them The Canton Repository
LOUISVILLE Have you winterized your house - against critters? Raccoons, squirrels, mice and other outside wild things are looking for warm places to winter, and a nice attic is attractive, said Gary Beck, a local live trapper.
Get your house, yard and garden in order before autumn ends Macon Telegraph
Before the first snow flies, it's time to prepare your home, yard and garden for spring.

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