General Home Safety

Fire Extinguisher

Where to Buy a Fire Extinguisher

Chris Deziel

Fire extinguisher graphic.

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

Chris Deziel

Small apartment red fire extinguisher safety by window in New York City NYC urban Bronx, Brooklyn brick housing, guard rail, security bars

Best Fire Extinguisher for Your Home

Chris Deziel

Jewery crystal jar with picture frame and flowers on table

Secret Hiding Places Burglars Will Never Find

Kathy Adams

Schematic of air exchanger.

Understanding Air Exchangers

Chris Deziel

Emergency Evacuation Checklist

Chris Deziel

Landscaping a "defensible space" may slow the spread of wildfires

How to Prevent Wildfires with Landscaping

Chris Deziel

How to Stop Birds from Attacking Windows

Kathy Adams

man install outdoor surveillance ip camera for home security

A Homeowner's Guide to Wireless Security Cameras

Fran J. Donegan

top view collection of cleaning supplies

Hidden Health Hazards in Your Home

Tracie Henkel

Elegant window security bars.

How to Install Window Security Bars

Chris Deziel

Man finding bat droppings in loft space of old building prior to redevelopment, Norfolk, UK

How to Get Rid of Bats in Your House

Chris Deziel

Toilet with grab bars.

Grab Bar Installation

Chris Deziel

Woman in kitchen, turning off gas cooker, towel to face

How to Locate Your Gas Shut Off Valve

Chris Deziel

Stairs leading to craftsman house

How to Dispose of Building Materials Containing Asbestos

Bill Nelson

Asbestos test kit.

How to Test for Asbestos

Chris Deziel

How to Remove Toxic Mold in Your Home

Tracie Henkel

Hands checking the connections of electrical cables

Basic DIY Safety Tips for Electrical Repairs

Chris Deziel

Old, damaged roof shingles

Common House Inspection Issues

Philip Schmidt

Plug and electrical outlet, (Close-up)

How to Determine if a Wall Receptacle Is Grounded

Herb Kirchhoff

Smoke coming in under door

What is the K Factor on a Sprinkler Head?

Victoria Lee Blackstone

Can Egg Crate Mattress Pads Be Used With an Electric Mattress Pad?

Jonathan Lister

tungsten view of bubbles expelled in the water

How to Lower the PSI Pressure on a Weil McLain Boiler

Kevin Johnston

Can Duct Tape Keep Flood Water From Entering a House?

Katie Tonarely

Is There a Damper for a Gas Fireplace?

Kay Wagers

Can Palo Verde Wood Be Used in an Indoor Fireplace?

S. McMullen

Household ionizing air filter

HEPA vs. HEPA-Type Filtration

Lee Morgan

Young man looking in microwave window, side view

What Causes the Inside of a Microwave to Crack?

Kimberley McGee

Close-up of plumbing outdoors

What Happens When a Pipe Bursts in Your House?

Denise Stern

How to Troubleshoot a Weiser Powerbolt

Paul Betters

Glass of dirty water

How to Filter Out Colloidal Clay From Well Water

Carly Fiske

What to Use on a Wood Ramp to Prevent Slipping

Judy Prather

Cast iron frying pan

Is a Cast Iron Skillet With a Wood Handle Oven Safe?

James Young

Mushrooms growing in long grass.

How To Get Rid Of Mushrooms

Chris Deziel

The Best Type of Lock to Put on a Bedroom Door

Nicole Long

Under a Kitchen Sink

Is Bleach Safe to Use on PVC Pipe?

Dan Ketchum

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