Home Safety
Fire-Resistant Decking and Framing
Keep fire from gaining a foothold on your deck or inside your home's walls with these flame-resistant framing materials
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
Insuring Against Fire
How to help make sure your claims are successful
A Family Copes with a Fire
A tragic fire set the stage for this This Old House renovation project in Billerica
Wireless Monitoring Systems
Nearly 40 percent of Americans, according to a recent survey, worry about whether they left the garage door open or an appliance turned on. Know what's going on at home with a wireless monitoring system
5 of the Best Nontoxic Cleaners You Aren't Using
The question is why? After all, they're within reach-right in your kitchen cupboard.
How to Install Radon Mitigation
In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discovers an effective method of clearing radon from a home.
How to Install a Door Lockset
In this how-to video, add a new lockset with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Clean Up Mold
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor discover ways to rid a home of mold
How to Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey examines various types of carbon-monoxide detectors
How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
In this video, we show you how to install a new deadbolt lock step-by-step with tips on how to mark the door and position the drill.
Childproofing Your Home
Take preventative measures to protect your children from household dangers
Mold!
It's not only nasty, it's dangerous—to you and your property. Learn how to prevent and combat mold.
The Cleaner Cleanup
Asbestos, lead, and mold: How to responsibly rid your house of three major health and environmental hazards
Clean the Air in Your House
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
How to Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection
Fall is an excellent time to give your house its annual physical—before winter's harsh weather arrives.
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.
How It Works: Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide is responsible each year for more than 200 deaths (and possibly thousands more unreported, nonfatal poisonings) in the U.S.
Invisible Peril
Why you may be breathing poison gas from your garage—and what to do about it
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
How to Pick a Lock
How to choose one, that is: An overview of residential locks
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.
This Roof Resists Hurricanes, Collects Water
Bermuda's limestone roofs withstand hurricanes and collect precious rainwater
Home Fire Extinguishers: Know the Different Types
Learn about fire extinguisher the different sizes, classes, and how to use them in your home.
6 Ideas for Elder-Friendly Design
Smart ways to update a home for aging in place
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.
How to Install a Lockset
A step-by-step guide from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram
Fire Extinguishers
How effective are they? Which should you buy? Here's what every homeowner needs to know.
Heads-up on Hazardous Waste
General tips for proper disposal
All About Locks
Locksets are the first line of defense in home security. Matching the lock to the task is the key
Making Your Shower Safer
Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures.
Breathing Easier
Simple, low-cost ways to make the air in your home cleaner and healthier.