Home Safety

Take these simple and inexpensive childproofing steps around the house to elmiinate any risks to the safety of your little one.

Which part of the basement offers the best shelter from a tornado? What emergency supplies should you keep in the basement? An American Red Cross expert explains how to prep your home’s lowest level.

Facebook Marketplace scammers can use a multitude of tactics to victimize buyers and sellers alike, so watch out for these red flags to err on the side of caution.

Safely sublimate unused dry ice to avoid frostbite, explosion, and carbon dioxide overexposure.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—that is, until someone gets hurt. Avoid these common holiday accidents to keep your spirits bright (and safe).

Warmer temperatures invite us to throw up the blinds and open a window. But good weather isn’t the only reason to let the fresh air in. Even the cleanest homes can have dirty indoor air; everyday contaminants like cooking smoke, moisture, and even cleaning products can negatively impact the air we breathe, causing allergies or illness. Letting the outside breeze inside can help correct for impure air, letting nasty pollutants outside rather than letting them recirculate them indoors. Read on to uncover the reasons that indoor air isn’t as pure as you think and what you can do to clean it up.

If a homeowner or their family member is struggling to navigate the stairs, a stair lift can be a helpful solution. Installing a stair lift costs between $2,000 and $20,000, with the national average at $6,000.

When the electricity goes out, a host of things can happen around your place ranging from mere inconveniences to life-threatening situations. These are the what-ifs you should prepare for when you have no power.

As any pet-loving homeowner can attest, playful dogs and fluffy felines liven up the house and enrich our lives. But did you know that many people unwittingly expose their pets to harmful substances? A surprisingly large number of household items, from indoor plants to cleaning products, can trigger sickness and internal problems in animals. If you have concerns that your pet has been exposed to something dangerous, contact your vet immediately or call the Animal Poison Control Center hotline at (888) 426-4435. Even if your pets are healthy and happy, take steps now to keep them that way. Check out this list of 20 common items that can harm them, and learn how to maintain a safe and nontoxic environment at home.

If you have to quarantine yourself at home, here are five things you will need—for instance, pantry essentials—and five things you shouldn’t sweat, including stocking up on a lifetime supply of toilet paper.