Home Safety Tips

The end of Daylight Saving Time (November 4, this year) serves as an informal reminder to replace smoke-alarm batteries. Changes to fire code mean now’s a good time to consider these Qs, too

Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home

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

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Some people love the warm weather that comes with spring. But allergy sufferers dread this time of year. Here are a few doctor-approved home air purifiers to help you through the season

Home battery backup systems could be part of our energy future. Learn more about how they work, their cost, and what benefits they bring.

Keep your home and family safe with these important tips

Follow these tips to protect the smart devices in your home.

This deck safety checklist helps you identify issues before they become serious. We also provide deck maintenance and inspection advice.

It only takes seconds for a small flame to become a life-threatening fire. This guide explains how a fire spreads in the first four minutes.

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

The bathroom is one of the worst places in your home for hiding nasty toxins. Learn how to prevent your bathroom from making you sick.

Learn where to look for hidden fire hazards and how to protect your home with our in-depth fire safety guide.

Before you spark up the logs, learn more about how to prepare your fireplace for safety, efficiency, and heat retention in the cold season.

Many of us are unknowingly exposed to radioactive things everyday, here are 9 household materials and products that could be emitting low levels of radiation.

If a storm is approaching your area, follow these safety steps to ensure the safety of you and your family.

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

Doctors can't explain what's wrong for about 10 percent of couples who can't conceive, and some experts suspect the culprit is where you'd least expect: in the home

When an inspection revealed a handful of household hazards, the owners of this TOH TV project house tackled the cleanup for a healthier home

Learn about household hazards—and take a look at some what-not-to-do pictures—to find out how to make your home a safer place.

From wine to grease stains, use these simple and nontoxic household cleaning solutions that are likely in your kitchen pantry.

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.

Concerned about high radon levels? Learn about different radon testing methods and mitigation options in our comprehensive guide.

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