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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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These Stylish and Tough Stoggles Safety Glasses Are Family Handyman Approved

Whether you work in the trades or you're a DIY enthusiast, safety glasses are an essential tool. Recently I picked up a pair of stylish and sleek Stoggles safety glasses and put them to the test.

 

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What to Consider When Preparing Your Site for a Build

Before you can start building a cabin or home, you need to prepare the site. Here are the steps for...


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...


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.


Can Homeowners Insist Contractors Wear Masks In Their Homes?

Social interaction is an essential part of most home repairs, but can be dangerous in the midst of a pandemic....

It’s Construction Safety Week. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

This week's safety initiatives provide access to training resources and educational materials for employers and employees. Learn more here.


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...