DIY Tips For Home Safety

There are four types of extension ladders. Here's how to choose the right one for your home projects.

Snow tires outperform “all-season” tires under snowy and icy conditions. They'll give you better traction, more stability in turns…

Replace standard electrical outlets with tamper-resistant outlets for a safer home. They're inexpensive and easy to install.

Fix a wobbly railing by first attaching it to a board and then screwing the board solidly to the wall.

Achieve scald protection for your tub and shower by installing anti-scald showerheads and tub spouts. You don’t have to tear open the wall and…

Make your deck stronger and safer. Fix the 7 most common problems—missing lag screws, missing joist nails, rotting posts, weak joints,…

Thousands of dryer fires are caused by lint every year, yet they can be easily prevented with a few minutes of cleaning. Learn where lint is,…

If you have to work on DIY projects by yourself, you can increase productivity and limit aggravation with a crew of clamps, jigs, ropes and duct…

CO (carbon monoxide) detectors usually wear out in 5-7 years. Replace them with a “fuel-cell electro-chemical” sensor type and with…

Not sure about your smoke alarm battery? Wondering about the mystery batteries in your kitchen drawer? Check them with a multitester to find out…

Electrical overloads can be dangerous. In this article, we’ll explain how electrical circuits work, how to figure out which outlets are on which…

Slippery steps can be made safe with traction tape, but the steps themselves must first be sealed well to prevent water from getting under the…

Most garage burglaries can be prevented by taking a few simple steps to secure and reinforce service doors, overhead doors and windows. All the…

Avoid heart-stopping ladder experiences! We show you how to provide stable footing and a solid top, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.

Install a dependable wireless security system and save hundreds by doing it yourself. The wireless modules are easy to install with basic tools.…

Electrical switches and outlets that move around because the box is too recessed can be a safety problem. Outlet shims offer a quick and…

Tiny front door peepholes don’t show much, especially if you have poor vision. Get a fuller view with a large in-door viewer that creates an…

Lo-tech but extremely effective, a peephole let's you see who's on the other side of the door – before you open it. Installation is…

An annual garage door tune-up helps ensure reliable, quiet operation and safety. Each step of the tune-up takes 10 minutes or less and is worth…

Buy a slip-resistant additive for a stair paint to make steps less slippery. It's easy and inexpensive.