June is National Home Safety month so I believe it is the perfect time to assess your home and make sure it is as secure as possible. The school year is almost over and our children will be spending ...

It is incumbent upon all of us to do our best to ensure that our home is a safe place. Here are tips that may prove to be invaluable: •Set your water heater at 120 degrees to prevent burns. Install at ...

Babyproofing tools need to withstand some heavy use in order to protect little hands, heads, and feet from potential hazards around the house. CR tested dozens of babyproofing products, including ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 27—(StatePoint) Your home is more than just a place to live, it's where you create memories, unwind and feel most comfortable.

It is quite natural to think of the home as the safest place to be. After all, that is where people escape the cares of the world and the pressures of work. However, many serious accidents happen at ...

For many of us, our spring cleaning rituals are well underway. And although clearing away the clutter, shaking dust from rugs, wiping down woodwork and dusting off outdoor furniture can bring much ...

We spend a tremendous amount of our lives at home, whether that's an apartment, a condo, a house or something else entirely. But it's easy to forget to keep up with all the home safety maintenance ...

When you pay for a professional inspection, you are really paying someone to hunt for the problems you cannot see. National research into home inspections shows that defects are uncovered in the vast ...