Home Safety

These kitchen conflagrations are serious, and taking the wrong action can make them worse! Learn the right moves here.

When temperatures drop, incidences of carbon monoxide poisoning rise in the U.S. Why is that? Learn how to protect your family from “the silent killer” this winter.

Fire is one of the most fearsome and deadly calamities that can strike a home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 365,500 home fires occurred in America in 2015, causing 2,650 civilian deaths and more than $7 billion in property damage. But don’t panic—instead, prepare: Most home fires can be avoided simply by taking reasonable precautions and keeping up with regular cleaning and maintenance tasks. Here are 11 often-ignored fire hazards lurking in your home, with tips on safeguarding your property from flames.

Understanding which type to use is crucial to safely extinguishing a fire.

Before you step on the gas of your next lawn or garden maintenance project, learn how to store your fuel safely and easily!

Black mold can be harmful to the home and hazardous to your health. Learn how to identify black mold so you can eliminate it from your home.

A professional radon inspection can determine whether a home has elevated levels of harmful radon gas. Radon inspection costs from $146 to $716, with many homeowners spending $420 on average.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate more than 250 million tons of trash every year. We constantly toss food waste, paper products, and used household items in the garbage without a second thought. But did you know that some items are dangerous—or even illegal—to throw away? Here are 11 things that should never wind up in a landfill.

Avoid electric shock from ground faults by installing these safe outlets in your home.

Discovering if this highly toxic, widely used material is present in any area you may want to demo is absolutely necessary. Learn why—and how—right here.