Home Safety Tips

Our staff and field editors tell of the DIY mistakes they've made and the lessons learned from ladders, electricity, roofs, power nailers,…

Store gasoline in approved containers and well away from ignition sources and where children can't reach it. Add a fuel stabilizer as well.

Whether you're moving a couch or a boulder, a heavy planter or a delicate glass mirror, these heavy-lifting tips will make the job easier and…

What is radon? More important, how do you know if your house has it? We’ll show you how to test for radon—and how to stop radon…

Keep your Christmas tree fire-safe by keeping it watered. Buy it fresh, pull light plugs overnight, keep it well away from candles and…

Learn how to prevent common injuries by using your power tools safely. Keep yourself safe by following these rules and you'll save yourself…

Replace your vehicle backup bulbs with alarm bulbs to alert folks nearby for safer backing. It's quick and easy. Or add a louder freestanding…

You can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. This article lists the “Big…

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…

Prepare for emergencies when the power goes out. Our staff and field editors put together a blackout kit that'll help you and your home survive…