Home Safety Tips

Learn about DIY radon tests, hiring a mitigation contractor, and building a radon-resistant home.

Show winter illnesses the door by keeping the house as germ-free as can be. This Old House has some time-honored tips for making your house a healthy home

We separate the myth from the fact, and tell you what to do if you're concerned

Our six-point inspection plan will help you spot signs of trouble

Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Here are 8 tips protect yourself, your guests, and your property.

Keep fire from gaining a foothold on your deck or inside your home's walls with these flame-resistant framing materials

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

Take preventative measures to protect your children from household dangers

The stuff you breathe inside your home might be as filthy as an L.A. smog storm. Here's what you can do about it

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.

Carbon monoxide is responsible each year for more than 200 deaths (and possibly thousands more unreported, nonfatal poisonings) in the U.S.

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

How to choose one, that is: An overview of residential locks

Buying safety equipment, like smoke detectors, is fine, but you need to use and test the devices. Here's how to start.

Smart ways to update a home for aging in place

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.

How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.

General tips for proper disposal

Locksets are the first line of defense in home security. Matching the lock to the task is the key

Simple, low-cost ways to make the air in your home cleaner and healthier.

Your water heater may look benign, but if improperly handled, it could erupt.

Electric holiday lights and displays sparkle and wow, but they're also potentially dangerous

Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.

Even a door equipped with a high-quality lockset is an easy target.