Home Safety Videos

Host Kevin O’Connor meets with an audiologist to talk about the importance of preserving your hearing before learning about the different hearing protection options.

Radon is a slow, silent killer. In fact, it’s the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. When a homeowner suspected his home might have a radon issue, he called the experts at Ask This Old House. Building engineer Ross Trethewey knew how to keep the homeowner and his dog safe despite high levels of radon in the basement, calling on the help of radon mitigation technician Chris Lebreton.

At the Glen Ridge, NJ house, the existing asbestos siding is being removed, and asbestos remediator Edwin Precilla discusses how he keeps the site and his workers safe during the process with Kevin O’Connor.

Host Kevin O‘Connor meets with environmental contractor Ron Peik to talk about asbestos, when it’s dangerous, and the steps required to identify and remove it.

This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about these fire safety devices.

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor the features and techniques required to stay safe when using a table saw.

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about indoor air quality testing.

Nathan Gilbert, Mauro Henrique, and Heath Eastman help you prepare your home for your baby’s future, keeping them safe from serious hazards.

In this video and guide, we'll walk through the mechanics of DIY air filters and then help you build one for your home yourself.

This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman discusses the anatomy of arc-faults and demonstrates how Leviton’s AFCI receptacles can detect these electrical hazards and protect your home from fire and damage.

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and painter Mauro Henrique discuss how to remove a cigarette smell from a home and why it is important to do so.

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman explains a few different methods for hooking up a portable generator to a house.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion.

Learn how to make your home more resistant to wildfires with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and fire expert Dan Gorham.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss how gas regulators work and how their malfunction caused gas explosions in Lawrence, MA

Changing locks on a new home? Learn step-by-step how to upgrade security with new locks, plus get tips on how to install new locks yourself.

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor discusses the importance of hearing protection when working around power tools

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations.

In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor shows general contractor Tom Silva a new home monitoring device that works with a smartphone.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares a personal story on the dangers of carbon monoxide and how an operational CO detector could be the difference between life and death..

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner install a wireless alarm system.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install an emergency escape ladder

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, wires an old house with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Worried about staying safe at home during storms? Learn all the ins and outs of building a storm shelter with our in-depth guide.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor demonstrates how to install an electronic deadbolt in this video. Plus, find advice for choosing your lock.

Hurricane window protection can protect your home and loved ones from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall. Learn more in our guide.

Ask This Old House Master Electrician Scott Caron installs a light above a garage to illuminate a dark driveway

Want to improve your indoor air quality? This Old House expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install an electric air cleaner.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows DIY and professional techniques for how to get rid of attic mold.

In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey describes how an in-home sprinkler system works.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey discuss various types of DIY safety gear