Home Safety Maintenance
Our home safety maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.
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The 5 Best Asbestos Test Kits (2021 Review)
Having asbestos in your home can cause serious illnesses, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to check for its presence. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best asbestos test kits on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How to Secure Your Windows
Whether you want to secure windows yourself or employ professional security monitoring, you can easily protect your home’s windows with a few simple changes. Keep reading for tips on improving window security and our picks for the best security products for preventing intruders.
How to Deep Clean Your House
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.
How to Test for Radon and Get Rid of It
Learn about DIY radon tests, hiring a mitigation contractor, and building a radon-resistant home.
14 Fast Fall Fixes
Service smoke alarms, drain the water heater, fertilize the lawn, drain and store hoses, PLUS other things you've got to get done before cold weather kicks in for good
Deck Check
Our six-point inspection plan will help you spot signs of trouble
How to Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection
Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical—before winter's harsh weather sets in
Fire Safety and Prevention Checklist
It's not enough to have evacuation plans. It's not even enough to have a fire detector on every floor. Learn what experts say homeowners need to do now