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How to Keep False Smoke Alarms From Going Off

How to Keep False Smoke Alarms From Going Off While You Cook How to Keep False Smoke Alarms From Going Off While You Cook

By Timothy Dale

Power strip full of electrical power cables

15 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip 15 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Tony Carrick

A severe snow storm rages outside of a cabin-style home.

How to Prepare for a Blizzard How to Prepare for a Blizzard

By Deirdre Mundorf

A fallen tree on an outdoor air conditioner unit.

Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

few of the best door security bar options

Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

Grandmother sitting on floor with two granddaughters, while their parents and grandfather sit by them in chairs and watch.

Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work

By Sandi Schwartz

11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane

11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane 11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane

By Stacey L. Nash

Satellite view of hurricane Dorian, year 2019.

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

An out-of-focus woman is reclining on a sofa and scrolling through an online shopping app on her smartphone.

12 Signs You’re Being Scammed on Facebook Marketplace 12 Signs You’re Being Scammed on Facebook Marketplace

By Deirdre Mundorf

A white house with a beautiful front yard.

6 Tricks to Get Back Into Your House After Getting Locked Out 6 Tricks to Get Back Into Your House After Getting Locked Out

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

City covered in orange-looking air due to air pollution.

These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home) These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home)

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up of a woman hand filling a glass of water directly from the tap in the kitchen.

New Regulations for Removing PFAS in Drinking Water Will Soon Take Effect—But Research Suggest Homeowners Are Willing to Do It Themselves New Regulations for Removing PFAS in Drinking Water Will Soon Take Effect—But Research Suggest Homeowners Are Willing to Do It Themselves

By Sandi Schwartz

Here's What Potential Home Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

add sand to paint

DIY

How To: Mix Sand with Paint for Non-Slip Surfaces How To: Mix Sand with Paint for Non-Slip Surfaces

A close up of a smoke alarm against the a blurred background picturing a living room.

7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip 7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A hurricane seen from space.

Hurricane Beryl Is Now the Earliest Category 4 Storm Ever, Already Realizing NOAA’s Prediction That 2024’s Season Could Break Records Hurricane Beryl Is Now the Earliest Category 4 Storm Ever, Already Realizing NOAA’s Prediction That 2024’s Season Could Break Records

By Catherine Hiles

Asbestos Floor Tile 101: How to Know If You're Living with Hazardous Building Material (and What to Do About It)

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A close up of a smart home hub screen.

Professional Monitoring Is One of the Smartest Additions to Your Home Security System—Here’s Why Professional Monitoring Is One of the Smartest Additions to Your Home Security System—Here’s Why

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A view of a large blue home on a sunny day.

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips 15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A whole-house air cleaner installed in a residential basement with a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's 2024 MVPs.

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

By Deirdre Mundorf