General Home Safety

By Michelle Miley
Gray house with a large garage, wood and corrugated metal fence, stone planters, and trees.
6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Garage Door Security
Home Hacks & Answers
By Jill Harness
A light red small shed, gardenhouse, with some garden tools around it
10 Easy Ways to Improve Storage Shed Security
Home Hacks & Answers
By Teo Spengler
dangerous masked burglar with crowbar breaking into a victim's home door,concept
15 Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Burglar-Proof Your Home
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
A black flood light on a Spanish-style home
How to Install a Motion Sensor Security Light
Home Hacks & Answers
By Kathy Adams
A front porch of a white House with wood accents
A Basic Guide to Home Security Lighting — Types and Strategies to Keep Your Home Safe
Home Hacks & Answers
By Fran J. Donegan
Black Window Latch Handle
8 Tips for Burglar-Proofing Your Windows and Doors
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Electronic door lock security systems with key pads open by password number.
How to Install a Smart Lock
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Fire Extinguisher
Where to Buy a Fire Extinguisher
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Fire extinguisher graphic.
How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?
Home Hacks & Answers
By 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
Home Hacks & Answers
By Kathy Adams
Jewery crystal jar with picture frame and flowers on table
Secret Hiding Places Burglars Will Never Find
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Schematic of air exchanger.
Understanding Air Exchangers
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
mountain fire
Emergency Evacuation Checklist
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Landscaping a "defensible space" may slow the spread of wildfires
How to Prevent Wildfires with Landscaping
Home Hacks & Answers
By Kathy Adams
Mad Robin
How to Stop Birds from Attacking Windows
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Testing for lead paint.
How to Test for Lead Paint
Home Hacks & Answers
By Fran J. Donegan
man install outdoor surveillance ip camera for home security
A Homeowner's Guide to Wireless Security Cameras
Home Hacks & Answers
By Tracie Henkel
top view collection of cleaning supplies
Hidden Health Hazards in Your Home
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Elegant window security bars.
How to Install Window Security Bars
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
White Cat Sitting By Dead Rat On Footpath
How Do I Get Rid of Rats?
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
Ring Video Doorbell
Can You Use a Ring Video Doorbell With a Nest System?
Home Hacks & Answers
By 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
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
The polluted earth.
What Is a VOC?
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Toilet with grab bars.
Grab Bar Installation
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
House cutaway shows how radon enters.
What Causes Radon in Homes?
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
Broken floor tiles.
How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Woman in kitchen, turning off gas cooker, towel to face
How to Locate Your Gas Shut Off Valve
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
Stairs leading to craftsman house
How to Dispose of Building Materials Containing Asbestos
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Smoke detector in the smoke of a fire
Smoke Detectors: Battery-Operated vs. Hardwired
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Asbestos test kit.
How to Test for Asbestos
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
Radon testing equipment in place
How to Test for Radon
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
Radon reduction vent assembly.
How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost?
Home Hacks & Answers
By Tracie Henkel
mold on wall
How to Remove Toxic Mold in Your Home
Home Hacks & Answers
By Chris Deziel
Hands checking the connections of electrical cables
Basic DIY Safety Tips for Electrical Repairs
Home Hacks & Answers
By Bill Nelson
Furnished room in a finished basement
What Is Radon?
Home Hacks & Answers
By Philip Schmidt
Old, damaged roof shingles
Common House Inspection Issues
Home Hacks & Answers
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