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When it comes to home safety, plumbing and electrical problems do a lot more damage than crooks. Here are our top tips for what you can do to…
A storm shelter is a super-strong safe room designed to withstand dangerous high winds, tornadoes and flying debris. You'll remain safe even…
We outline the pros and cons of two types of emergency electrical generators—the portable type and the larger standby type—and tell…
Follow this expert advice on how to buy, operate and maintain a gas powered electrical generator so that it's safe and ready to go when the…
You can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. This article lists the “Big…
Install a dependable wireless security system and save hundreds by doing it yourself. The wireless modules are easy to install with basic tools.…
A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work fast before mold starts growing.…
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Clogged toilet? No problem. With a little practice, even a home repair rookie can get most clogged toilets back up and running in minutes,…
Egress windows provide emergency exits in case of fire. We tell you how big they should be and where you need them in your home. If your…
Don't wait until you have a home emergency to try and find your gas or water shutoff valves. This article will help you locate them now.…
Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters costs billions every year. This checklist…
We'll show you all the how-to steps you need to install a basement egress window, from cutting a hole in the basement wall to framing the…
When your water heater begins to leak, you have to replace it fast. We'll show you how to install your own gas water heater in less than a day.…
Don't panic when the washing machine starts leaking water all over the floor! You can usually fix the problem yourself within and hour or two at…
Learn the best techniques for clearing clogged sink drains using a plunger and a snake. Avoid emergency visits from the plumber and save…
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