Safety

These home safety tips will help you keep your family safe during storms, prevent home fires and show you how to work alone safely.

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How To Babyproof Drawers and Cabinets

These tips from a certified expert make childproofing drawers and cabinets a snap.


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Family Handyman Approved: Wago Lever Nuts

Wary of cheap, twist-on wire nuts? Then try these from Wago.


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What To Know About Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

To better protect your home and family from the devastation of a fire, consider investing in a residential fire sprinkler...


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10 Best Accessible Grab Bars for the Bathroom

Offering support and safety when showering, bathing or using the toilet, grab bars range from basic to luxurious. Here are...


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This Clever Hack Will Keep Your Car Windows from Fogging Up

With the help of three ordinary materials, you won’t have to worry about this annoyance anymore.


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Should I Inspect My Fire Extinguisher?

We don't often think about our fire extinguishers, but an inspection can help make sure they work when we need...


Are Electric Heated Blankets Safe?

Electric blankets have a reputation for being unsafe. But is it earned?


Hardwired vs Battery Smoke Detector: Important Differences

Hardwired smoke detectors are an important safety upgrade to your home.

What is Heat Lightning … and Is It Dangerous?

Ever seen flashes in the sky on a hot day you can't quite explain? You might be witnessing what some...


Tips for Hiring a Termite Exterminator

They'll crunch and they'll munch and they'll chew your house down! Here's how to work with an exterminator to battle...


Flash Flood Safety: What To Do When the Water Starts Risin

Flash floods are dangerous and can hit out of nowhere. Are you prepared for a flash flood?


4 Best Cat Fences for Your Home

If you're thinking about buying a cat fence, consider one of these options.


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How To Protect Your Home From Lightning Strikes

Installing preventative measures that provide lightning protection will save you money in the long run.


6 Best Dog Gates for the Outdoors

Before you buy an outdoor gate for your dog, read this!


What to Consider When Preparing Your Site for a Build

Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...


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Home Improvement Projects You Should Never DIY

You have the skills, but that may not be enough. Some projects require a permit at the least, if not...


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Is It Dangerous to Pump Gas With My Car Running?

We answer the age-old question if running your car engine while refueling is safe, and review the potential dangers.

12 Airbnb Horror Stories That’ll Make You Think Twice

Think you might want to become an Airbnb host? Or, maybe you're just using their services while traveling. Whether you're...


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5 Ways to Keep Your Food From Spoiling During a Power Outage

These power outage food safety tips keep food from spoiling when you're left in the dark.


10 Hazards You Haven’t Thought of at Home

Learn more about the hazards you haven't thought of at home


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Fire Blocking Basics: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Holes and gaps in wall and ceiling cavities allow a fire to spread rapidly. They also allow airflow, which feeds...


12 Unusual Things Postal Carriers See Every Day

There's nothing ever routine about a postal carrier's route from day-to-day. Here are some of the unusual things postal carriers...


10 Property Line Clearance Horror Stories

Revenge is a dish best served with tree chopping, manure and lots of pigs! These property line horror stories take...

5 Home Remedies to Remove a Splinter

Removing a splinter doesn't have to be so painful. These home remedies will put those tweezer digging days behind you!


21 Things Not to Say While DIYing

DIY work doesn't always go according to plan, but these are some words you definitely don't want to hear during...


98 Plumbing Goofs and Other Scary Stuff

A plumbing problem is no laughing matter, but it is fun to see the problems before they're solved. Check out...


What’s Wrong With This Picture? Plus a Trick Question

We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.


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10 Things You Should Never Burn in Your Backyard Fire Pit

Keep yourself and your guests stay safe by never burning these 10 items in your backyard fire pit.


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35 Common Home Security Mistakes

These not-so-obvious indicators will make your home a target for thieves.