Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to prevent fires in their chimneys to what to do about the tree ...

J.D.: Today's homes have more sensitive electronic devices than the most people realize. Everyone thinks of televisions, computers, DVD players, etc., but even clothes washers and dryers, toaster ...

Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

Q: We have many electronic gadgets in our house and I am concerned about a voltage surge ruining them. Are there whole-house surge suppressors which will protect everything electric in our house? A: ...

Q. With all the electronic items I have, I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor. What are the various types? How can I compare the various models and do they save energy? A ...

Question: With all the electronic items I have, I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor. What are the various types, how can I compare the various models and do they save ...

Dear Jim: I have had a couple of electronic items burn out from lightning during thunderstorms. Other items don’t seem to last as long as they should. Will a whole-house surge suppressor protect them?