Home Safety

When you consider how to safeguard your home from fires, the laundry room might not come to mind. Unfortunately, this area of the house can be a fire hazard. Here's how to protect yourself.

You can’t take the security of your home or your family's safety too seriously, and door locks are the first line of protection. But there are tons of door locks on the market. Add in the multiple grades, and you’re bound for frustration. We’ll explain what you need to know about lock grades so you can make the best choice for your budget and needs.

Repairing your home after a fire is physically demanding and emotionally exhausting, but we made this guide to help you through it. 

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor about low-level carbon monoxide, how standard CO monitors work, and why low-level CO detectors are important healthy and safety devices.

Planning your own fireworks show at home? Learn essential tips to keep your fireworks celebration safe.

You can section off your home’s rooms or levels with baby gates to prevent your toddler from getting hurt. In this guide, the This Old House Team researched the best baby gates on Amazon.

Hidden cameras keep track of your home and family. In this guide, the This Old House Team researched the four best hidden cameras on Amazon to help you find the right product for you.

From pet rescue crates to multi-story ladders, we researched the best fire escape ladders and devices on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.

If you're leaving for the winter, as a snowbird or for vacation, this guide shows you how to winterize your home before you go away.

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.

Fire extinguishers put out small fires in your kitchen, basement, bedroom, or other area of your home. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best fire extinguishers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Carbon monoxide can be life-threatening if it’s found in your home. Our team reviewed the best carbon monoxide detectors on the market.

Whether you’re trying to protect items in your home or on a trip, a safe can provide you with the security you need. In this review, our team researched the five best safes on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.

From DIY decks and porches to seemingly innocent wall demolition—a home inspection expert explains which popular home improvement projects are the riskiest for homeowners to tackle and why.

Protect your property from porch pirates, intruders, and more with a smart home security system you can set up in an afternoon.

Using fire safety equipment and taking precautions can lower the chances of a fire. Learn how to reduce your risk of a house fire here.

These small projects will safeguard you and your home through the cold-weather months.

The best home generators provide emergency backup power during power outages. Our guide covers the top models, generator tips, and FAQs.

Having asbestos in your home can cause serious illnesses, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. To help your detect asbestos in your home we evaluated the best asbestos test kits currently available.

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.

Keep your loved ones safe by reading these home safety tips for seniors. We detail ways to make a home hazard-free and secure from outside threats.

ADT and Vivint are both great home security companies. Learn what makes them different and which is better for your house and family.