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Three people and three pets are safe after their home went up in flames overnight, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

It’s almost spring, which means it’s time to put away your winter clothes and clean out your closet.

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A family of five is displaced after their West Side home went up in flames overnight, according to San Antonio Fire Department.

The holiday season is almost here, and that means it is time to start thinking about guests coming into your home.

If you’re looking for some easy ways to add value to your home, expert Mallory Micetich at Angi says it’s easier than it sounds.

A family of four is displaced after their home went up in flames on the far West Side, according to San Antonio Fire Department.

San Antonio police are looking for a man who they say took some parting shots as he left an East side home Tuesday night.

You may have seen a viral trend on TikTok that calls for a switch from grass to clover. But is it a good idea?

If you’re planning on starting a new home project, whether it’s painting a bedroom or installing new countertops -- you need to have the right pro in your corner.

A home about a half a mile away from Natural Bridge Caverns is on the market, it's a a beautiful home with it's own private cave entry.

Experts have tips for preparing homes and yards for the barbecue season.

If you are looking for a home pro to help with projects, there are several things to consider, and the cost is a big part.

Home renovating can be a fun project. But did you know the right living environment can put you in a better mood?

Maintaining a clean house can go a long way in keeping your allergies in check, but how you clean can make them worse.

Shots fired into a home Northwest of downtown early Tuesday morning have left one woman hurting and members of her family shaken.

An abandoned home near the Alamodome was destroyed after a fire broke out early Saturday morning, according to San Antonio Fire Department.

The medical examiner is still working to identify a man who was shot dead while allegedly trying to break into a Southeast Side home.

A family of three was able to escape a fire early Saturday morning that started in a nearby structure that was used to store mattresses.

Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to offer tips on how to un-winterize your home.

Spring cleaning is a great way to get your home ready for guests, whether it be for Easter egg hunts or dinner parties. There are some simple things you can do to amp up your spring cleaning regimen.

The effects from the rise in gas prices don’t stop at the gas pump.

We all want to be more environmentally friendly, but it can be hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to our homes.

Consumer Reports has ways to make your space more secure by protecting yourself from fires, furniture tip-overs, and other dangers.

If you are a landlord, you probably have rental renovations on your to-do list.

Buying and maintaining a home is a lot of work, but you are not expected to have all the answers. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, answers some of the important questions many people are too embarrassed to ask.

Surprises can be fun, but not when they come in the form of a home emergency. Burst pipes, overflowing toilets and power outages can be stressful, overwhelming, and scary.

Remodeling projects can be stressful enough, even without having to deal with the mess they tend to create along the way. That is why it is so important to prepare for a big remodeling project.

A Poteet woman’s life has been devastated after her neighbor’s mistake resulted in her home and her son's home being destroyed by a massive fire.

A man bought the vacant property next to his home, and when he applied to have it demolished, that's when he learned it could be historic.

From Christmas trees and Hanukkah menorahs to fireplaces and porch pirates, there are risks to the holiday season that we’d all like to avoid.

Tips for selling your house this winter.

Take a virtual walk through a $2.5 million home that sits in the guard-gated Dominion neighborhood.

If you rent a home, you know it may be tough to make changes since you do not own it. But there are some ways you can update your home, even if it is temporary.

Do it yourself projects may look easy, but sometimes they require a lot of time and special tools to get them right. TikTok is full of DIY projects and home renovations.

A 49-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left another man dead at his West Side home last month, according to San Antonio police.

Find your happy space + decorate your way to joy!

Average long-term mortgage rates rose slightly this week continuing a months-long trend of little movement.

San Antonio firefighters say it appears a candle is what ignited a fire that destroyed a West Side home late Sunday night.

On any given night, approximately 41,000 young adults will be homeless

Here are some tips on how to prevent and rid your home of pests and rodents, from tiny bugs to bigger critters.

Do you have a big mosquito problem at home? Metro Health Vector Control shares tips on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites this summer.

Finding a home that meets all your wants and needs can be difficult enough and for parents it can get even more tricky because good school districts are often at the top of their wish list.

At first, neighbors in the Pheasant Ridge subdivision said they thought the two-story vacant house in the 5300 block of Stormy Skies was being remodeled, until Luis Montenegro, who lives next door, saw a man on the roof with a chainsaw.

It feels like a hot and sticky San Antonio sauna out there. Consumer Reports tested window air conditioners and found some new designs to recommend.

Even the most competent homeowners have trouble with their plumbing because it is often too difficult to locate and inspect.

The temperature is rising and it’s not just bad for your air conditioning bill; it could be bad for your home, as well.

No matter the size or scope of your home improvement project, a contract should always be drawn up and agreed on.

They are some relatively simple and inexpensive tasks that can make a big difference for when the rain comes.

Summer is coming, and with warmer weather often comes higher electricity bills.

This DIY crafting spot in Hollywood Park hosts socially distant sessions for all skill levels.

RELATED: U.S. home prices soared in January by most in seven yearsMost Bexar County residential property owners will get a notice this week of their new valuations, and they are up an average of 6.9% despite lockdowns, shutdowns and vanishing paychecks. “Pandemic or no pandemic, there’s a market that’s quite active,” said Chief Appraiser Mike Amezquita, with the Bexar County Appraisal District. “It’s our job to follow the market and try to reflect what values are doing in each and every neighborhood.”AdEven Amezquita anticipated values would cool off this year. “We like living in a historic district,” White said. The deadline for most to file an appeal in Bexar County is May 17.

Some home projects can increase your value, others can preserve it and some might not be worth the money you spend on them. “When building your home, make sure you remember you’re probably not going to live there forever. Avoid spending too much on mechanical elements of your home if you’re planning to sell. Lastly, as you make these changes, make sure they all work together so you can get the most value out of your home. AdRELATED: 5 home improvement projects from Texas YouTube star April Wilkerson

The contractor tells you it’s not important, don’t worry, they have vast experience and can save you a bundle. “Hiring a licensing contractor should give you more protection. It generally means you’re hiring someone that’s educated in the task that you want to have done, and experienced in what the job is,” Hicks said. AdIn addition to potentially getting a more experienced pro, hiring a licensed contractor can also help to avoid some costly situations. “In some states, having a license also requires having workers comp insurance, and that’s protection for you, the homeowner.

With remote working likely being a concept that sticks around, even after the pandemic is over, creating a productive work space at home is more important than ever.

Having a comprehensive check-up of your home during the cooler months can be very beneficial. in fact, this may even be a good time to have a formal home inspection. Although many of us only have our house inspected when we purchase it, it’s a great habit to have an inspection every 2-3 years. Mother Nature isn’t the only one creating potential hazards during the winter months. “Studies have shown that the winter months run the highest risk for electrical fires in the homes.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters spent all night battling a blaze at a home on the Northeast Side, as weather conditions made it a challenge. Fire crews responded to the home around 10 p.m. Monday in the 5700 block of Spring Sunshine, not far from Nacogdoches Road. Authorities said no one was inside the home at the time the fire broke out. Firefighters said the freezing weather conditions made extinguishing the blaze a challenge, and ice made it difficult for crews to arrive at the home. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

When assessing what changes to make to your home this year, some improvements will be your choice. But some improvements are necessary, like repairing big problems you uncover in your new house. To plan for improvements around your home, it helps to have a system to guide your strategy. “I recommend walking around your house, just like you’re getting ready to buy it, because that’s when you’re going to be most critical. Write down everything you see and don’t worry about budget just yet,” Angie’s List Co-Founder, Angie Hicks said.

“I always say, if it’s overwhelming, start small. “Pantries are a great spot to start because things expire,” Baer said. “Final piece of advice is shop for containers last, once you know what is going back in that space,” said Baer. Seeing an organized and uncluttered finished product will give you the satisfaction and confidence to keep going. They can create the plan, handle the clean out, and give some great tips for what to do with those items that you’re ready to let go of.

HOUSTON – An Honduran man was charged on Friday with harboring more than two dozen people who authorities say were being held in a Houston home as part of a human smuggling operation, according to a federal prosecutor. The smuggling operation was discovered Thursday evening after one of the men who was being kept inside the home escaped and was seen running down a residential street in his underwear, yelling that he had been kidnapped, Houston police said. After their discovery, the immigrants were taken to a school gymnasium to get out of the cold, police said. At the home, authorities also found 36-year-old Mauro Dominguez-Maldonado, who prosecutors allege was in charge of watching the immigrants and performing other duties as part of the smuggling operation. Dominguez-Maldonado, who authorities say was living illegally in Houston, was arrested and later charged with harboring.

Correction: Election 2020-Voting storyPublished: November 2, 2020, 11:39 pm Updated: November 6, 2020, 12:56 pmFull Screen 1 / 14 People line up to vote at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Franklin, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)In a story November 3, 2020, about Election Day voting, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of a voting advocacy group. Its name is the National Vote at Home Institute, not Vote from Home. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

“If you discover a stain on your carpet, you want to act quickly, but don’t be too hasty. There’s also another trick when dealing with a spilled glass of red wine. “Red wine can be one of the toughest stains, but it can be solved. For deep stains that seep through to the padding, especially pet urine, blotting and cleaning will only do so much. Those all make the “tough stain” list and you can damage your carpet if you are not careful.

SAN ANTONIO – As your change your clock and fall back to standard time this weekend, it’s a good time to test and replace smoke detector batteries and start checking off your fall to-do list. Fall back this weekend with end of daylight saving timeRoutine home maintenance now can save you headaches, hassles and money down the road. Fall back this weekend with end of daylight saving timeNext, take your tools and vacuum to the laundry room. Draining it once a year can help prevent water deposit buildup, extend the life of the water heater, help it run better and help you avoid cold showers. RELATED: 20 state parks for fall camping within a day’s trip from San Antonio

For most of us, our home is one of the biggest investments we’ll ever make. So, whether you’re buying or selling a home, getting a quality home inspection is a must. While a professional home inspector will best know the most common problem areas to check, you, the homeowner, should be doing your own inspections yearly to maintain your home. If you don’t have any clue what to look for during your own inspections, make sure you’re available and around when your home inspection is being conducted. A good home inspector will point out the problem areas as you come across them and give you some tips on how to maintain your home.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Air fryers, rice cookers, instant pots and sous vides are the trendiest kitchen appliances on the market, with a combined average of 15 million purchases a year. Air fryers definitely are the healthier choice than deep fryers. Rice cookers are a fast, effortless option, compared to cooking it in a pot, but there aren’t any health differences between the two. And if you’re still using a pressure cooker, unlike slow cookers, they cook in high heat over a faster period of time. This is a plus for slow cookers, as many of those surrounding liquids are kept in the food.

Staying at home and not exercising can be bad for your body, experts sayPublished: October 1, 2020, 7:11 amIf you're going to stay at home for longer periods of time, experts say you still need to exercise

Alamo Heights family loses home of more than 50 years to firePublished: September 18, 2020, 12:18 pmIt took only a matter of minutes for an Alamo Heights man and his father to lose a home that they had occupied for more than half a century.

WACO, Texas The uber-popular show Fixer Upper, helmed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, is officially casting for season six. After the HGTV show completed its final season in April 2018 the famous couple took some time off before announcing their return to TV via the Magnolia Network. Want to apply to be on the new season? There are some stipulations which include Fixer Upper hopefuls to either already be homeowners, or in the final stages of closing on a home and the property must be within 30 miles of Waco. Homeowners must be at least 21-years-old and have a minimum renovation budget of $50,000, according to MagnoliaNetwork.com.

SAN ANTONIO – Arson investigators were called out to an abandoned home that went up in flames overnight. The fire started before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in the back bedroom of a home in the 1100 block of Menchaca Street, near Zarzamora Street, according to fire officials. When firefighters arrived they found heavy flames coming out of the home but the blaze was quickly knocked down. Officials said arson investigators were called in since the house is abandoned and boarded up. Read also: Fire breaks out at auto repair business on North Side

Home had a cryptic note on the door about bodies being inside. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

More time at home has turned into more of an opportunity to do various home improvement projects, although that sometimes can be dangerous. Scott Frankel, co-president of Frankel Building Group in Texas, offered five tips for those who are currently attempting or about to start home renovation projects while quarantined. They aren’t things that are going to necessarily wow your neighbor, but they need to be done.”Don’t bring in outside workers. It’s a real easy way to throw your back out or slip off of a ladder.”Clean out items you don’t need anymore. “When you go to a professional and you say that this is what you want to do, your ideas are organized,” Frankel said.

DIY gel nails | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: April 15, 2020, 10:32 amOur producer, Nicole Mattox, and her mother, Leslie Mouton, banned together to try to do their own gel nails. It turns out that gel nails are harder to apply than regular nail polish! Watch the video above to see their journey,

Make a face mask at home | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 31, 2020, 3:10 pmHave you been struggling with how to take care of your skin without going to a professional? Here are a couple ideas on how to make your own facemask, and where to find great products online.

Nicole's week in self quarantine | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 26, 2020, 3:09 pmNicole Mattox has been in self quarantine for a week now, and here's what she's been up to.

SAN ANTONIO – While you’re staying at home during COVID-19, how are you practicing social distancing? We want to see what you’re doing at your house as you maintain social distance recommendations. Are you watching TV, playing games, doing crafts, baking or maybe even writing letters? Send us your pictures in our community gallery! Photos must be approved before they appear on this page.

Festival food at home | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: March 11, 2020, 4:22 pmGorditas recipe that you can make at home, or that you can have while you ejoy the Tejano music awards fan fair.

HOUSTON – Home surveillance video captured the terrifying moments after two gunmen burst into a southwest Houston house filled with children while the gunmen demanded money. In the video, the gunmen are seen walking into the home holding a man at gunpoint. The women comforted the children while male family members were held at gunpoint. In the video, children can be heard crying while others hid. This story was originally published by our sister station in Houston, KPRC.

SAN ANTONIO – A fire early Monday has destroyed a home in Southeast Bexar County, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said. The fire was reported just before 1 a.m. in the 4850 block of Hardy Road, not far from Mathis Road and Interstate 37. Fire officials said firefighters arrived to find the home engulfed in flames, and a car also caught fire. The house is considered a total loss. Authorities said it is not clear what started the fire.

Bexar County sheriff’s investigators spent the night searching a home near Elmendorf for possible explosives. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Hurricane Preparedness Week is a good time to assess your family's needs and make adjustments if necessary, whether that means adding to your disaster supply kit or making sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or replace your home. Furthermore, did you know that standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding? You can ask your current insurance company about it, or get more information HERE on FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program website. New flood insurance policies require a 30-day waiting period. Flood insurance isn't just for homeowners.