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It’s amazing the misconceptions about remodeling that endure for years!

Tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods grab all the headlines, but your home is way more vulnerable to house fires (which occur in the U.S. every 82 seconds) and water damage. Of course, if you live in a hurricane, flood, or tornado prone area, do take special precautions. But here are 8 areas everyone should look at to avoid serious damage from fire and water.

A recent survey of home magazine readers revealed the eight upgrades people want most.

Less than 2% of the Earth’s water supply is fresh water, and only 1% is available for drinking. Yet the average American uses 140–170 gallons of water per day! Here’s how to cut your water consumption–easily.