Home Safety Planning
Prepare for your next home safety project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.
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.
Holiday Home Security Dos and Don'ts
Your empty house is an easy target for burglars. Deter them with these tactical tips
14 Supplies to Help You Prepare for a Blizzard
What you need to prepare for a snowstorm so you have the essentials before, during, and after an emergency strikes.
Top 10 Disasters That Can Hit Your House While You're on Vacation
An empty house is a vulnerable house. Learn how to keep your home safe and sound when you take off for your holiday
Stove Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Here are 8 tips protect yourself, your guests, and your property.
Dealing with Household Disasters
Floods happen. So do collapsed ceilings, trapped critters, and smoke-belching fireplaces. But with our homeowner survival tips, you'll know just what to do when trouble strikes
Tips for Protecting Your Home From a Hurricane
With the possibility of 74+ mph winds, a hurricane can cause a lot of damage. Roofing, siding, and outdoor furniture are all vulnerable, but so are interior living spaces without the key precautions. Rest assured, you can limit chances of harm and learn how to protect your home from storm damage with this hurricane preparation checklist.
5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Buying safety equipment, like smoke detectors, is fine, but you need to use and test the devices. Here's how to start.
Closing Your Vacation Home for the Season
It was a blast relaxing in your home away from home but now it's time to winterize it. Here are the steps you need to take.
Fire Extinguishers
How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.
All About Locks
Locksets are the first line of defense in home security. Matching the lock to the task is the key
How to Escape a Fire
Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.
Burglarproof Locks
Even a door equipped with a high-quality lockset is an easy target.