General Home Safety

America is number one in fire deaths and damage in dollars in the industrialized world. The nation is lagging in the fire prevention arena, according to a May 1997 FEMA (Federal Emergency...

Bats are kinda gross, but they usually don't attack people. In fact, the bat stuck in your room (right now?) doesn't want to be there at all. The bat is just as scared as you are (if not more). ...

Often worry if your house is secure when you leave or hear noises in the night and your image goes wild until you finally doze off. The following are some tips to prevent break ins or secure your...

Remodeling your home is a wonderful way to add value. One of the biggest concerns when doing a remodel, is what to do if you find mold. Mold is extremely dangerous and needs to be cleaned as soon...

Check the crime statistics across the country and most see a dramatic rise in burglaries across the nation. And this is true for smaller rural towns to the larger urban cities. Most know that...

Doing your own remodel is a great way to save some money provided you have the time and the skill. When you remodel, you may find a mold problem. If so, clean the mold before you continue...

Most dining room accidents are food-related, such as spilled wine and sauce-stained table runners. But just like in any other room of the house, a number of things can lead to personal injury....

According to GroundZeroShelters.com, a tornado shelter developer out of Texas, there are close to 1,000 tornadoes reported in the United States every year. There is very little warning for an...

According to BendWeekly.com, there are more than 17 million ventless gas heating appliances in American households. They are used to provide supplemental heat, not as a main heat source. These...

Hurricane season officially begins on the first day of June. It ends six months later. Howling winds and whipping bands of rain can be very scary for all family members. Fortunately there are...

Laundry is usually a rote chore, something that doesn't need a lot of attention. But the laundry room can benefit from attention. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, clothes...

A fire can destroy some homes in a matter of minutes. Once the fire starts and catches quickly, it is hard to contain it. The best thing to do is to exit the home and let the firefighters control...

Household poisons are something that we don't always think about when we are putting our groceries away or in a hurry. The poison control center number should always be posted near your phone and...

FEMA says on its website that storm shelters are, at times, the most important rooms in a family's home. With hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods as unpredictable as they are, planning in...

Renting a room may feel a little weird at first; after all, it's a lot different than moving into a place with roommates you already know. Renting a room is economical and can be a great...

Creating a home inventory is an important step in ensuring that you will be reimbursed by your insurance company should an emergency occur. Here's how to create the documentation you need to...

A easy to follow method of documenting your home' s valuables and contents for insurance claim purposes. Lessons learned after a Home fire claimed all I owned.

Overloading your electrical system can cause headache after headache as it forces any given circuit breaker to switch off, cutting power to various parts of your home. As well as being a nuisance,...

Tornadoes develop in warm, humid air in front of cold fronts. High winds push debris through the air, knock over trees and take the roofs off of houses. The strongest storms have winds that can...

A panic room is a safe place in your home where you can stay for a few hours if someone breaks in. It can also be outfitted for several days' use in case of a more serious attack or severe...

It;s spring and that means it's time to get your home organized. Here are some hints that have helped me get organized in the past.

You have a storm room. That's great. Its number one job is to protect you from a hurricane or tornado or some such weather event. And it will. But what about after the storm? We have all seen...

So you have assessed your risk and decided to build a tornado safe room, also simply called safe room or storm room. A storm room is a wise investment. They are relatively inexpensive, typically...

Tornadoes often pop up in America's "tornado alley," but they can develop in any state and at any time. FEMA states that tornado winds can reach more than 300 mph, but most travel approximately 30...

Once the hot summer months of sweltering heat and humidity arrive, there is nothing quite so desirable as a room of cool air, just somewhere to get out of the heat. It is easy to justify the...

A hot room isn't fun. A bedroom shouldn't feel like a steam room, it should be comfortable! Here are some quick, easy ways to cooling off a hot room.

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Somehow those ungodly little nocturnal rodents with wings manage to find their ways into homes, garages and sheds. The site of one will either have you backtracking or wishing that Dracula himself...

Due to a recent change in your life, you may be in need of housing. Traditional methods of obtaining a home, may not be working for you. Here are some tips to help you find a room mate fast.

What is a home inventory? A home inventory is simply a list of your personal possessions--everything from tennis shoes to TVs. Having a visual record of your belongings makes it easy to figure...

Personal property inventories are one of those things you really mean to do but never quite get around to. It could also turn into one of those things you desperately wish you’d found the...

Learn how to inspect the living room for a quality assurance walkthrough of your newly built custom home in this free video for homeowners.

Coming home to a flooded room is something no one wants to experience. Once you get the water cleaned up and the room dried out, you still are not finished. You need to get rid of all the moisture...

You never know when a disaster--natural or otherwise--will strike, so be prepared. A good starting point is to create a “safe room” in the home.

While building a panic room might be viewed as paranoia overkill, safe rooms for disasters are much more accepted, especially in vulnerable hurricane regions like South Florida.

Most people never think about what they should do to respond to a burglar in their home. In this potentially frightening situation, it's good to have a plan of action in advance. Here are some...

Burglary and home invasion are two of the most frightening things that can ever happen to you in your home. They often happen with little warning and can lead to both serious injury and...

If you are thinking about installing a security system in your home, consider putting in a motion detector. Motion detectors can turn on lights, set off an alarm or call for help when they sense...

Your living room may be filled with potential fire hazards. Don't panic - just take a few minutes, follow these simple steps, and avoid a living room fire.

Your dining room may seem relatively safe, but it can have hidden fire dangers. Since you might not use your dining room often, it's a good idea to check for potential hazards from time to time.

Childproofing the living room is important, especially for your tyke, but also for your breakable valuables.

Your family room is probably the room where your family spends the most time. The TV, stereo, Nintendo and computer all are potential fire hazards, if not properly maintained. To avoid a fire in...