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15 of the Most Dangerous Things You Can Do During a Thunderstorm

By Jennifer Noonan, Margaret Foley

The Nuki smart lock installed on a door during testing

Renters and Casual DIYers, Meet Your New Favorite Smart Lock

The Chamberlain MyQ 3-in-1 Smart Lock after installation during testing

MyQ Secure View 3-In-1 Smart Lock Review: Is Installing an All-in-One Smart Lock Worth It?

By BobVila.com Staff

Upset woman staring at her broken washing machine, the room is full of smoke

Using This Common Household Appliance Overnight Could Be Dangerous

By Sandi Schwartz

Linesman work to restore power during an intense ice storm.

15 Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Winter Power Outage

By Jennifer Noonan

One of the Best Hand Crank Flashlights lit up atop a tree stump

The Best Hand-Crank Flashlights of 2026

By Timothy Dale

First Aid Kit on a Bathroom Counter

The Best Thing You Can Spend Your Expiring FSA Funds On Is a First Aid Kit

By Kathleen Corlett

Midland ER310PRO emergency radio

Midland’s Newest Emergency Radio Keeps You Connected During Power Outages

By Sandi Schwartz

Lighting Deals at Amazon Under $30

Amazon Lighting Deals Start at $5—Rivaling Black Friday Prices

By Glenda Taylor

An intruder with a ski bask breaks into a dimly lit kitchen.

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors on sale for Amazon Prime Day

Prime Day Deals Offer Discounts on Smoke Detectors Just in Time for Fire Prevention Week

By Glenda Taylor

Stairway leading down to a dark, empty basement with cement walls.

8 Things to Do Right Now to Get Your Basement Tornado-Ready

Od power strip overloaded with too many cords plugged into it.

15 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Tony Carrick, Updated by Daryna Tobey

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips

Why Is There Fireplace Smoke in My Home?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

few of the best door security bar options

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

By Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

Close up of hand with key with a keychain in the shape of a house.

Our Favorite Ways to Fake Being Home (and Prevent the House From Being a Target)

By Sandi Schwartz

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The 6 Best Water Test Kits for Cleaner, Healthier Water, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Mark Wolfe

How to Set a Light Timer

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Setting a Light Timer Before Vacation

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

LIt candles on a windowsill at night with a city landscape in the background.

3 Things You Should Absolutely Never Put on a Windowsill in Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Emergency Supplies on sale for Prime Day 2025

The 5 Emergency Supplies I Picked Up During Prime Day

By Kathleen Corlett