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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Tips for Working with Contractors on Your Home

Working with contractors can be a stressful experience for everyone involved. Here are some tips on how to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

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The Healthy Way to Handle Home Repair Providers

Here are seven expert-recommended ways to keep everyone safe and healthy when hosting a home repair contractor.


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...


10 Hazards You Haven’t Thought of at Home

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


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...

100 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...


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10 Things You Should Never Touch in Your House

Sometimes a DIYer has to know their limits.

35 Home Security Mistakes That Make Your House a Target for Home Invaders

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


21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You

Is it a crime to spend money on a home security system these days? A look inside the mind of...


9 Most Costly Mistakes in DIY Home Improvement

These DIYers paid the price for their great goofs. Read on for some of the most expensive mistakes in home...


45 Weird Home Improvement Terms All DIYers Should Know

What the heck are space balls? If you’re updating your kitchen soon, you best find out! Learn about this and...

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5 Best Practices For Contractors Working Alone

If you find yourself working alone on a jobsite, follow these best practices for safety and productivity.


SURVEY: Contractors Concerned With Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

COVID-19 isn't going away soon, leaving contractors to figure out how to work through.


New Safety Standards for Working in the Heat Coming From OSHA

Working in extreme heat poses a dangerous risk to workers in many industries. Here's how OSHA is working to minimize...