Safety
Essential Safety Products for the Backyard Pool
March 3, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: fencing, safety, swimming pool safety
Personal Protective Equipment for Water and Mold Removal
March 1, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: masks, mold, ppe, respirators, safety, suits, water removal
Slipping and Sliding On Vinyl Decks - Are They Safe?
February 26, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: backyard safety, deck material, decks, vinyl
Water Damage Repair - Getting Started
February 10, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: repair, safety, water damage
Safety Tubs Bring Universal Design to the Bathroom
January 31, 2010 | Comments ()
Buying a Rental: Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Stick
January 12, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: dogs, pitbull, real estate, rentals
The Ultimate Child Monitoring System: The Protector from Taser
January 12, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: ces, ces2010, gps, home security, iphone, monitoring, protector, taser
CES 2010 Home Security Highlights
January 8, 2010 | Comments ()
Tags: cameras, CES 2010, home security, video
Taking Down Christmas Lights Safely
December 28, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas lights, cords, ladders, safety
Prepping for the Blizzard of 2009
December 18, 2009 | Comments ()
7 Deadly Sins that Lead to Hoarding
December 15, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: clean, hoarding, organization, storage
8 Simple Safety Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights
December 10, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas lights, decorate, hanging lights, lights, safety
Best Christmas House Decoration Ever
December 8, 2009 | Comments ()
Chinese-Made Drywall May Not Be the Only Culprit
December 1, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: chinese drywall, cpsc, drywall, georgia-pacific, knauf, national gypsum
Chinese Drywall Saga Continues
November 23, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: chinese drywall, corrosion, drywall, toxic
What to Look for When Buying a Stepladder and How To Use It Properly
November 20, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: ladder care, ladder safety, ladder use, step ladder
Tips to Remove Lead Paint Safely
November 20, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: lead paint, paint, removal, safety, tips
Holiday Home Security: Be Discreet Online
November 16, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: facebook, holidays, home security, myspace, online security, twitter, vacation
Tips to Childproof Your Home
November 16, 2009 | Comments ()
7 Tips to DIY Carpet Pulling
November 13, 2009 | Comments ()
Melt Snow Without Damaging Your Walkway from Salt
November 13, 2009 | Comments ()
6 Keys to Installing a Secure Deadbolt Lock
November 12, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: dead bolt, home security, lock, security
Ryobi Noise Suppression Headphones Giveaway
November 9, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: audio, giveaway, hearing, noise canceling, noise suppression, ryobi, safety, tek4
Universal Kitchen Design and Planning for the Physically Challenged
October 30, 2009 | Comments ()
Water Damage - Prevention & Drying
September 25, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: ceiling, drying, floors, prevention, water damage
Fall Cleaning Tips: Vacuums and Paint Disposal
September 23, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: consumer reports, fall cleaning, hazardous, paint, tips, vacuum
Water Damage - Check for Danger
September 22, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: ceiling, danger, deren monday, floor, water damage
Los Angeles Wildfires Still Raging
August 31, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: evacuation, fire, forest, los angeles, map, wildfire
Easy Wood Stair Railing Repair and Install
August 19, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: stair railing, stairs, tread, wood railing
An Illuminating Indoor Air Cleaner
July 27, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: air quality, cfl, children, green, light bulb, safety, wellnesslight kids
Protect Your Kids from Hidden Home Hazards
June 1, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: baby-proof, child-proof, children, danger, safety
DIY Blunders can be Avoided by Calling in the Pros
May 18, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: blunders, diy, new york times
Keep Your Power Tools Running
April 6, 2009 | Comments ()
Chinese Made Drywall Leaving a Nasty Trail
March 18, 2009 | Comments ()
Can You Really Use a Fire Extinguisher?
February 19, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: emergency, fire, fire extinguisher, katy ryan, new york times, safety
Workshop Space Heaters
February 2, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: gas, heat, kerosene, space heater, workshop
Remove Black Mold Forever
January 27, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: black mold, clean, hewn and hammered, mold, repair
Hammer Testing on a Thumb Nail
January 21, 2009 | Comments ()
Tags: auto hammer, hammer, hand tool, popular mechanics, safety, test
Water Your Christmas Tree
December 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas tree, electrical, fire, lights, safety
5 Common Hiding Places for Black Mold
December 2, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: black mold, mold, safety, tips
Decorating with Hanging Lights for Christmas
November 26, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: christmas lights, hanging lights, holiday, ladder, roof, safety
Hurricane Proof Home Standards
October 22, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: building, code, hurricanes, wind
Electrical Outlet Orientation
September 24, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: electrical, outlet, safety, tip
How To Board Up Your Windows Preparing for a Storm
September 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: houston, hurricane, preparation, storm, texas, this old house
Get Ready for Gustav
September 1, 2008 | Comments ()
Job Site Thieves Run Rampant
August 28, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: construction, copper wiring, crime, job site, theft
8 Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires
August 19, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: cords, electrical, extension cord, fire, fire safety, outlet
Flood Coverage and Preparedness
August 19, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: flood, flooding, hurricanes, insurance
Fix Those Potholes Yourself
August 13, 2008 | Comments ()
Itemize Your Possessions and Secure the List
August 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Radiation and Radon in Granite Countertops
July 28, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: granite countertops, health, radiation, radon, safety
Asbestos Siding and Home Values
July 25, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: asbestos siding, home value, toxic
5 Don't Do-It-Yourself Projects
July 22, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: demolition, diy, electrical, plumbing, popular mechanics, roofing
Cloudy Tap Water
June 11, 2008 | Comments ()
Contractor Goes Aggro over Unpaid Bills
May 22, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: builders, contractors, demolition
Radon Testing and Remediation
April 25, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: poison gases, radon, testing, wsj.com
Chemical-free Cookware Options
April 17, 2008 | Comments ()
Nail Gun News
March 26, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: nail gun, power tools, safety, this old house, toolmonger, tools
Hawaiian Homeowners Choose to Outrun Lava Flows
February 29, 2008 | Comments ()
Tags: big island, hawaii, lava, safety
QVC Hosts Should Heed Our Warnings
November 30, 2007 | Comments ()
Space Heater Safety Tips
November 28, 2007 | Comments ()
Tags: appliance, heat, safety, space heater
Carbon Fiber Safety-Toe Work Boots
Won't Weight You Down
November 21, 2007 | Comments ()
Tags: safety, work boots
Secure Your Home for the Holidays
November 15, 2007 | Comments ()
Tags: doors, holidays, home security, vacation, windows
Dig Safely Using an Underground Utility Locator
October 13, 2007 | Comments ()
Tags: ridgid, tools, utility locator
FLASH - Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
June 15, 2006 | Comments ()
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