Safety

You can keep your family safe if wildfires come your way by having these essential items on hand. Plan now...

Hardwired smoke detectors are an important safety upgrade to your home.

Pest infestations can be nasty. Could mothballs help?

Ever seen flashes in the sky on a hot day you can't quite explain? You might be witnessing what some...

They'll crunch and they'll munch and they'll chew your house down! Here's how to work with an exterminator to battle...

Flash floods are dangerous and can hit out of nowhere. Are you prepared for a flash flood?

If you're thinking about buying a cat fence, consider one of these options.

Installing preventative measures that provide lightning protection will save you money in the long run.

Before you buy an outdoor gate for your dog, read this!

This Common Home Improvement Can Actually Make You Sick

Have you ever noticed that the seatbelts in your car have a fabric loop by the buckle, but the driver's...

Does your next celebration involve backyard fireworks? Here's everything you need to know to pull off a safe and stunning...

A roaring fire can really make wintertime more bearable. But could it be dangerous to your health? Sadly, yes. Here's...

Follow these tips to stay safe while working a log splitter.

Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...

Avoid costly, dangerous grilling accidents by following these safety tips for before, during and after your backyard barbecue.

Taking pets along to your cabin this summer? Keep them safe by creating an environment that steers them out of...

You have the skills, but that may not be enough. Some projects require a permit at the least, if not...

We answer the age-old question if running your car engine while refueling is safe, and review the potential dangers.

There's actually a really good reason for it...

Working with contractors can be a stressful experience for everyone involved. Here are some tips on how to make the...

Carbon monoxide detectors are an essential part of keeping you and your family safe in a home or apartment. Learn...

Poisoning from household substances sends tens of thousands of kids to the ER every year. Here's how to protect your...

Those scammers are sneakier than you'd think, but you need to protect your money and information.

Here are seven expert-recommended ways to keep everyone safe and healthy when hosting a home repair contractor.

Think you might want to become an Airbnb host? Or, maybe you're just using their services while traveling. Whether you're...

Learn more about the hazards you haven't thought of at home

These power outage food safety tips keep food from spoiling when you're left in the dark.

Don't make it easy for your home to be robbed. Here's where not to hide your key.