NFPA suggests choosing a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection. Portable space heaters should be placed on a solid ...

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater. Never plug a space heater in a power strip. Install carbon ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As colder weather arrives, it’s important to know the right way to use space heaters, electric blankets and other home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

Turning up the cozy levels — and the temperature — can come with risks. Here are best practices to warm your home safely this season.

Yes, portable electric space heaters are safe to use, but only if you follow specific safety guidelines.

When the weather turns cold, electric space heaters are often used as a way to supplement central heating or to warm up one particular area of the home. But they can also lead to house fires, related ...

Cold temperatures are setting in across Michigan, with some areas expected to see their first snowfall this weekend, which may lead many Michiganders to pull their space heaters out of the closet.