Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe This Halloween With These Safety Tips
Get your home trick-or-treat ready with these expert-backed safety tips.
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...
Don’t Let These 12 Holiday Safety Mistakes Ruin Your Festivities
Tis the season… for falling off of ladders, overloading electrical outlets and starting grease fires. Here's how to keep your...
Tips for Making a Home Safe for Seniors
If you look after elderly loved ones, make their home and yours safer with these simple steps to avoid falls,...
What To Keep In Your Winter Emergency Kit
You don't need a lengthy list for home and car winter emergency kits. Start with the basics to ride out...
How Old Is Too Old To Use a Leaf Blower?
Leaf blowers aren't the most dangerous of lawn tools, but they do pose a range of health problems, especially as...
This Is the Number One Way Folks Injure Themselves During a DIY
Renovation expert Scott McGillivray weighs in on the most common ways people injure themselves during a DIY project.
Why It May Be Time to Ditch Your Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils
How bad could one or two utensils used for just minutes a day actually be? It's a risk that's probably...
Beat the Heat: Must-Have Cooling Gear for Summer DIY Projects
The world may be heating up, but you still have work to do. We talked to construction pros from Arizona...
Can You Safely Use a Ladder on Stairs? Experts Weigh In
Ladder work is always dangerous, but especially when using a ladder on stairs. Here our panel of experts offers tips...
How Just a Few Inches of Water Can Trigger a Flash Flood
Flash flooding kills more people than any other type of storm-related tragedy, but most deaths are preventable. Here's how flash...
When Are You Too Old to Use a Ladder? Experts Weigh In
Age may just a number, but what age should you stop using a ladder? Experts weigh in.
The Dashboard Symbols You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Your dashboard warning lights are your car's way of telling you something is wrong. Some of those messages are more...
When Is It Safe for a Child to Ride in the Front Seat?
Experts recommend keeping children in the back seat until they're big enough for seat belts to fit properly, as age,...
Ever Hydroplaned? Here’s Why It Happens—and How to Stop It
Hydroplaning, like driving on ice, causes your tires to lose contact with the road resulting in loss of steering control...
Here’s What That Tiny Hole In Airplane Windows Is Actually For
Ever noticed the tiny hole at the bottom of airplane windows? It’s not a design flaw—it plays a critical role...
If You See Random Bars on Park Benches, This Is What It Means
Discover what hostile architecture is, how it shows up in public spaces, and why it's sparking debate. Learn about real...
Remember Drinking from the Hose as a Kid? Was It Really Safe?
Drinking from a garden hose may feel like a summer tradition, but it comes with risks homeowners should know.
Why Can’t You Put Metal in the Microwave?
Beyond the shock of sparks, here is the basic science behind microwaves, and what should and shouldn't go inside of...
Slim Jims vs. New Car Locks: Do They Still Work?
No, not the beef jerky stick promoted by wrestler Macho Man Randy Savage. This is about the tool that opens...
Are Phone Cases Still Worth It in 2025?
You're buying a new cell phone, and you're on a budget, so you're thinking about skipping the protective case. Our...
The ‘Da Pinchi Code’ Mystery: An Unexpected Threat to Home Security
Those strange chalk marks outside your home might be more than kids playing. Learn what they could mean and how...
We Found the Best Welding Helmets After Weeks of Testing
Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, we found the best welding helmet for your needs and budget.
A Chalk X On Your Sidewalk Could Be a Security Concern
Spot a mysterious X mark near your home? It could be more than kids playing—some burglars use chalk symbols to...
Does Home Insurance Cover Damage from Space Debris?
Look out below! If your property suffers damage from space debris, are you covered by your homeowner's policy? Our insurance...
24 Home Repairs You Need to Make Before Someone Gets Hurt
How many home repairs have you put off to next week…and the next week…and the next week? Find out why...
Everything You Need For a Winter Car Emergency Kit
Don't get stranded out in the cold – make your own winter car survival kit.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leads to Recall of 60,000 Boilers
Triangle Tube boilers may leak carbon monoxide, which can be life threatening. See if you're impacted by this recall now.
Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix— and Why
Experts explain what cleaning products you shouldn't mix. Spoiler alert—steer clear of sanitizing shortcuts mixing bleach with anything but water.
5 Safety Tips to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
Smoke is terrible to breathe in, and it can travel incredibly far from the fire. Read on to find out...
If You See White Flakes In Your Water, Here’s What It Means
Don't panic at the first sign of white flakes in water if you can help it.
