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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    What to Know About Home Saunas

    Considering adding a home sauna? Here's what you need to know about cost, installation and maintenance.


    Identifying Bug Bites: How to Figure Out What Bit You

    What are all those mysterious red itchy spots that turn up in summer? We asked dermatologists for a guide on...


    10 Things You Should Never Burn in Your Fireplace

    Resist the temptation to burn anything in your fireplace but firewood — particularly garbage. You should never burn these 10...


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    Top Smart Exercise Equipment for 2022

    Make your home gym smarter with these top picks.


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    10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Sauna

    Enjoy your home sauna to the fullest with these tips from dedicated users.


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    What to Know About Smart Exercise Equipment

    Go beyond just working up a sweat with these smart exercise devices that can track, encourage and even entertain during...


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    FDA Warns Against 59 Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers

    The list of problematic hand sanitizer brands increased sharply from nine on June 19 to 59 on July 2. 


    4 Best Home Emergency Kits You Can Buy Online

    Why worry about building out a home emergency kit when you can buy a professionally-prepared one online?

    15 Pest Control Horror Stories That Will Make Your Skin Crawl

    Rats and roaches are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most terrifying pest control stories...


    16 Things We’re All Looking Forward to Once Social Distancing Ends

    Real people share stories about what they're most looking forward to doing after self-quarantine restrictions finally let up.


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    At-Home Workout Gear You Can Make

    Looking to get fit from home? If so, there's no need to buy a single thing when you can transform...


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    Essentials for Working Out From Home

    No gym? That's no problem when you have top-rated home workout equipment to kick-start your fitness goals.


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    Safety Basics to Prep Power Yard Equipment for Spring

    It's springtime! Time to get outside and do yard work. Here are 10 tips to keep your outdoor power equipment...


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    How to Make 3 Different DIY No-Sew Face Masks

    Looking for an easy way to make a mask without breaking out the sewing machine? All you need is a...


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    How to Safely Remove Disposable Gloves, According to the CDC

    Who knew there was a right and wrong way to remove disposable gloves? Follow these steps to maintain a protective...


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    Nitrile vs. Latex Gloves: What’s the Difference?

    Nitrile and latex are two of the most common types of general-use disposable gloves. Choose the best material for protecting...


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    Stepladder Safety Basics: Choosing the Right Ladder and Staying Safe

    Ladder accidents cause 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths per year. Stay safe by taking a few moments to prepare for...

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    How to Make a DIY Face Mask

    Keep yourself and others safe and healthy by wearing this DIY face mask.


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    10 Secret Kitchen Ingredients That Can Help Your Garden Grow

    These common kitchen pantry ingredients will bring new life and color to your garden.


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    How to Use a Portable Generator Safely During an Emergency

    Generators can be lifesavers, but only if they're used correctly.


    When to Replace a Carbon Monoxide Detector

    Keep your home safe from deadly carbon monoxide gas.


    Accident Prevention: Backup Alarms

    Simply replace the backup bulbs with alarm bulbs


    DIY Radon Reduction System Tips

    You can save $1000 in a weekend! Here's what you need to know before you begin installing your DIY radon...

    How to Make Two-Prong Outlets Safer

    Protect against deadly shocks in four easy steps.


    Safety First: How to Baby Proof Your Home in 9 Easy Steps

    Whether you're expecting a new member of the family, or anticipating a visit from a little one, its important to...


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    Common Household Items That Can Spark a Fire

    Be cautious with these items around the house.


    14 Ways to Avoid Lead Paint Poisoning in Older Homes

    When working on a home built before 1978, use these tips to reduce the risk of exposure to lead paint...


    How to Destroy a Hard Drive

    Ever wonder what to do with old hard drives? Here's the right way to destroy an old hard drive.


    What is Radon and How to Test For It

    We will tell you how to test for radon in homes, how to stop radon and answer what is a...