Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent "trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous. A viral meme going out suggests placing a ...

A popular trend online shows people using terracotta clay pot “heaters” in an attempt to save money on heating their homes. The homemade device consists of an upside-down terracotta pot propped up ...

The heater creates an explosion risk because moisture trapped in the terracotta can shatter the pot when heated. Enclosed candles can cause a "flashover," turning a small flame into an uncontrollable, ...