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12/15/2024

Best Smoke Detectors of 2025

We reviewed the top fire and smoke alarms for your home in 2025. Protect your...

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10/02/2024

Best Fire Extinguishers

We talked to firefighters to select the most reliable, easy-to-use fire extinguishers that will fit...

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10/02/2024

A Guide to the Best Fire Escape Ladders

To help make your home safer, we’ll cover some of the features you want in...

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12/15/2024

The Best Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors of 2025

From smart carbon monoxide detectors to simple plug-in units, we researched the best CO detectors...

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01/05/2024

Best Home Safes

The best home safes protect against more than burglary; they’re fire and water resistant too....

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Rebecca Edwards

12/15/2024

Best Motion Detector Lights of 2025

Check out our round-up of the top five best motion sensor lights of 2025 with...

Maintenance and prevention

From your front yard to the attic, a little maintenance goes a long way to keep your home safe and in good condition. Our seasonal checklists can show you how to prevent hazards like fire, poor indoor air quality, mold, and burglary.

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10/12/2024

Home Maintenance and Safety Checklists

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05/26/2023

What Does a Carbon Monoxide Detector Do and How Does it Work?

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Rebecca Edwards

05/01/2023

A Guide to Porch Light Safety: Leave It On or Turn It off?

Hazards at home

Hazards like asbestos, mold, and radon can linger in your home undetected. Learn the basics of detection, prevention, and treatment for common home hazards like these.

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Katherine Torres

04/04/2022

How to Deal with Asbestos in Your Home

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05/26/2023

5 Commonly Ingested Poisons in Your Home and How to Treat Them

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10/10/2023

The Truth About Black Mold—And How You Can Stay Safe

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04/17/2024

Best Radon Detectors for Your Home

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04/11/2024

Does a Gun Make Your Home Safer?

Nobody wants to feel unsafe in their own home. Learn how to make your home more secure after a break-in.

Security Cameras

Smile, you’re on camera! Security cameras can catch hazards while you’re away from home.

Explore Security Cameras

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Emergency Prep

Whether it’s a fire, flood, or tornado, natural disasters are worth preparing for. We cover topics like how to prepare an emergency kit and create an evacuation plan.

Explore Natural Disaster & Emergency Prep

Resources

Want more home safety tips? These articles will get you started.

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07/10/2024

20 Things You’ll Need for Your First Home

Here's everything you need to equip your new home for safety, security, and convenience. Find...

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03/31/2022

How Can I Keep My Home Safe While I’m Away?

Whether you’re at the office, on an overnight business trip, or an extended tropical vacation,...

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11/12/2021

What Are Some General Home Safety Tips?

If there’s one place you should always feel safe, it’s in your own home. It’s...

Home Safety FAQ

From preparing for emergencies to preventing disasters, we answer your home safety questions.

Home Safety FAQ

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Research of over a dozen top brands revealed five of the best dehumidifiers on the...

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Best Water Leak Sensors of 2025

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Top 5 best gun safes of 2025

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Katie McEntire|December 15, 2024

October Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist 2025

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Best Smoke Detectors of 2025

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The Best Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors of 2025

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Rebecca Edwards|December 11, 2024

Home Security and Safety Tips for the Holidays

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Best Space Heaters

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