General Home Safety

How to Safely Get Water out of a Basement

By Sheila Wilkinson

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A flooded basement is always a great deal of work but it can be a safety hazard as well. Keep pets and children away from the flooding and use protective clothing when you enter the basement. The mess can be cleaned up safely with a few simple ... more »

How to Safely Use a Portable Generator

By generatorjunkie

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You’re smart. You know better than to give an electrical outlet a “wet willie” or to stick your hand inside a moving lawnmower. In reality, a portable generator requires the same common sense as using a lawnmower or the electricity in your ... more »

How to Set Up a Home Security Camera to Send an Email Alert

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Home security cameras increase in popularity every year. As crime increases, people feel strongly lead to increase security in their homes for the sake of their families and personal property. Many home owners choose to use receive an alert via ... more »

How to Set Up a VCR to Record Video from a Motion Sensor Security Camera

By eHow Electronics Editor

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It is fairly simple to set up your VCR to record videos from your motion sensor security camera, as long as your camera has this capability. Some security cameras require a special adaptor for your VCR or a separate receiver. Each motion sensor ... more »

How to Spy on Neighbors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you wonder what your neighbors are up to, you may want to spy on their activities. You may think that they are up to something illegal, are damaging your home in some way or are just interesting enough to be watched. Keep in mind that many ... more »

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch Program

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Starting a neighborhood watch program in your community can strenghthen the bonds among its members and make it a safer place to live. You can start a neighborhood watch program in your community, but it’s going to take a little bit of ... more »

How to Stop Violence Against Women

By guardtoday

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Did you know that One in Three wome will encounter violence in their lifetime. I am amazed at that statistic. Now Celebritys are helping with the ad to Stop Violence against women and you can be a part of this. As a women we need to protect ... more »

How to Store Paint and Other Hazardous Materials

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Paints and potential poisons require careful storage. Caked and driedout paint can be annoying, but fires or bodily harm from caustic substances pose far more serious concerns. Prevent these problems by following a few simple guidelines... more »

How to Take Care of Neighborhoods

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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To prevent crime and falling real estate values, take care of your neighborhood. It's not enough to keep your eyes open for strangers and occasionally say hello to your neighbors. You can play a more active role in making your neighborhood a ... more »

How to Test for Voltage

By Dave Donovan

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Before you begin any do-it-yourself job that requires you to work with or around electricity, it is best to turn the electric off. This is important for both safety and equipment issues. But in many homes the electric panels may not be properly ... more »

How to Test Your Home for Radon

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas naturally produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. The EPA and surgeon general recommend that all homes below the third floor be ... more »

How to Use a Radon Gas Detector

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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As naturally occurring minerals decay in the soil, radon gas forms. Depending upon the type of soil, the gas seeps upwards in an area where radon is prevalent, and it can seep into a house through cracks in the basement. Radon detectors can ... more »

How to Use a Radon Test Kit in Your Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Radon is a radioactive gas that can build up to high levels in homes located in areas of strong concentration. High concentrations occur in all geographic areas, so the only way to find out if your home has a high level is to test. The health ... more »

How to Use Salt to Melt Ice

By Altari

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Salt is good for most of your snow and ice related ills, whether you want to unfreeze a porch step or extricate your car... more »

How to Build a Survival Shelter

By MelanieF

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One of the things that is often overlooked by busy families is the necessity of having a survival shelter. You never know when there will be a need for shelter, and it’s best to build one and not need it, than to need one and not have it ... more »

How to Built a Safety Room Inside a House

By acddesign

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In this modern world people care about their family's security, so a safe home is the most important thing for when natural disasters occur. The safety room became a popular product on the construction market. We have ideas of how to built an ... more »

How to Buy Intercoms

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you're looking to install an intercom system in your house, you'll find that today's technology gives you more choices than ever... more »

How to Catch a Thief

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Unfortunately, we live in a society where we need to be on the constant lookout for people who want to steal from us. You may have been previously robbed at either your home or business and are looking to catch the person in the act again. You ... more »

How to Chase Squirrels Out Of Your Attic

By can-do

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A squirrel jumps off the branch of a nearby tree and onto your roof and swings under the cable wire, gets into the eve and before you know it, he is inside your attic and making a nest. You hear him occasionally running around, you smell him and ... more »

How to Choose a Home Security Camera With Night-Vision Abilities

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Home security cameras are increasing in popularity every year. As the culture of crime increases, people feel strongly lead to increase security in their homes for the sake of their families and personal property. Many times, consumers come to ... more »

How to Choose and Install Smoke and Fire Detectors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There is a variety of fire/smoke/heat detectors available that can give you and your family time to escape a fire... more »

How to Create a Family Fire Escape Plan

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is always crucial. Within your home, it is critical to have an escape plan in case there is a fire, especially if you have children, elderly or disabled persons living in your house. Being prepared ... more »

How to Detox Your Home

By GreenMomma

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Is your home making you sick? Here's a few tips that will help clean up that air you're breathing!.. more »

How to Get Rid of Spiders

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Some spiders are dangerous to people. Poisonous spiders such as the black widow and brown recluse spiders can even be deadly. If you notice a sudden infestation of spiders in your home, get rid of them. Be proactive. Take a few simple actions and ... more »

How to Get Rid of Termites

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Termites can destroy structural framing in short order. Learn the signs of infestation, inspect every year or two and consult a professional to confirm your suspicions. Above all, be persistent--your enemy is!.. more »

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