Home Safety How To & DIY

Doing it yourself should also mean doing it safely. But for folks without a lot of construction experience, knowing how to keep safe while still making progress on a home renovation or repair can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Keep these simple precautions in mind while tackling your own projects to increase the odds of staying safe and finishing the project.

Whether it’s from a fire in the home or a wildfire nearby, put that scary memory behind you with this guide on how to get rid of smoke odors.

Here’s how you can go about aging in place not just gracefully but gradually—without giving up the house you love.

Protect your home and everything inside with these simple tips to help make your garage–an easy entry point for burglars–more secure.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a security system for your home, from installation to monitoring and more. Read our guide below to find out all you need to know.

To improve your home’s security, you can rekey your locks. Read our guide on how to rekey a lock and when it's best to hire a professional.

Go beyond the weekly dust swipe-and-sweep and gear up for what pros call a "deep cleaning." Read our tips for deep cleaning your living room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry appliances.

Learn top methods to prevent and eliminate mold in your basement. Get tips on moisture control, ventilation, and more from our experts.

The plant-populated channels can redirect storm water to specific locations

Secure your garage from thieves with our expert tips. Learn about vulnerable areas, upgrade locks, and use smart sensors to protect your home.

Not all items can be thrown out in the trash. This guide covers how to safely get rid of unwanted household items, including hazardous waste.

These common problem areas can cause costly household disasters. Here's how to properly address them.

Learn the best way to reduce your use of certain household products, as well as the proper way to dispose of those you no longer need

Watch out for these dangerous household chemicals hiding on shelves, especially if it's been a while since you cleaned out the basement.

Thousands of kids go to emergency rooms every year as a result of preventable, accidental injuries. Here's how to make your home kid-safe.

From fire pit clearance to snuffing out unruly flames, here are some important tips and essential rules for fire pit safety.

Discover your home's vulnerable spots before you go away on vacation, and learn how to prevent burglaries for less than $250

Mold spores are a problem anywhere it's humid, but in post-Katrina New Orleans, the scourge was hard to beat; here's how the owner of the TOH TV NOLA project did it