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YOU ALL MUST DIE: Do’s and Don’ts of Zapping the Ickiest Bugs

Because who’s ever seen a cuddly mosquito?

5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Harsh Weather Hits

Freaky weather happens. Here's how to protect your home when Mother Nature brings it on.

5 Ways Your House Can Kill You — And How to Prevent It

What do your furnace, your windows, and your gas grill have in common? They’re all conspiring to do you harm if you’re not careful. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family from easily preventable accidents.

Baby-Proofing: 4 Smart Ways To Keep Baby Safe

Baby-proof your home to keep little ones safe.

Is Your Kid at Risk for Lead Poisoning? New Guidelines Change the Game

By lowering the acceptable levels of lead in blood, The Centers for Disease Control has renewed the assault on environmental lead, often found in paint in older homes.

Are Smart Meters Dangerous?

Maybe? Maybe not? Here are the facts so you can make your own decision.

Hidden Dangers After Flood: Check Your Fireplace and HVAC

Damage from rainwater and flooding post-natural disaster can mean wrecked siding, soaked drywall, and carpets made of mud. But less obvious damage may lurk inside your home in fireplaces, furnaces, and appliances.

Kitchen Fires: How to Prevent and Put out the Flames

Kitchen fires are eminently preventable. Here’s how to stay safe now and during the holidays when you really put your oven and stove through their paces.

Give Your Community the Gift of Emergency Preparedness

Creating a neighborhood disaster preparedness plan can safeguard your family, neighbors, and property, while strengthening and unifying your neighborhood.

Child Proofing Tips: How to Protect Your Child From Your Home (and Vice Versa)

Child proofing your home prevents accidents and protects your active and curious kids.

The Value of Whole-House Surge Protectors

If you’ve got sophisticated electronics and appliances—and who doesn’t these days?—you can’t afford not to safeguard them with whole-house surge protectors.

How to Run a Great Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Not-to-be-missed neighborhood watch meetings draw more neighbors, boosting community morale and safety. Three ways to get more butts in the chairs at your next neighborhood watch meeting.

What Should Be in an Emergency Survival Kit?

Preparing and keeping a fully stocked home emergency preparedness kit could be the key to your family’s safety if disaster strikes.

Home Security Cameras: Peace of Mind While You're Away

Easy-to-install security cameras let you keep an eye on your home from afar, ensuring safety and security for you and your family.

Should You Replace Old Wiring?

If your house was built more than 40 years ago, replace old electrical wiring for safety.

Wood Fireplace: 9 Tips for Safety and Efficiency

Besides the annual inspection and sweep for your chimney, improve the function of your wood fireplace with responsible use. 

Extinguish Your Chance of a House Fire

Here are some fire safety tips and stories behind recent blazes in honor of Fire Prevention Week.

Wildlife Pest Control for Your Community

Uncontrolled wildlife can wreak havoc in your community. Here’s what you can do to improve local pest control.

Are You Prepared to Evacuate in an Emergency?

When stuff hits the fan and you need to flee your home, being organized is the best way to protect your home and family.

How Fast Can a Burglar Break In to Your Garage?

A recent video that’s gone viral shows how thieves can break in to your garage in just six seconds. But there are ways to prevent it from happening to you.

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