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Exterior

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.

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Home Safety

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

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Home Safety

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

Real Estate

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

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DIY

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

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Interior

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.

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Exterior

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)

Interior

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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Exterior

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.

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Exterior

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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Interior

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Reviews

2024’s Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested 2024’s Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

An inspector uses a phone to photograph mold in a shower.

Interior

How Much Does Mold Inspection Cost in 2024? How Much Does Mold Inspection Cost in 2024?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

A burglar in a black ski mask is seen breaking into a home through a window.

Exterior

9 Ways to Secure and Burglar-Proof Your Windows 9 Ways to Secure and Burglar-Proof Your Windows

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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DIY

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping? Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping?

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

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Exterior

9 of the Most Important Vacation Safety Tips to Shore Up Your Home Security 9 of the Most Important Vacation Safety Tips to Shore Up Your Home Security

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

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Exterior

Smart Swimming: 7 of the Most Essential Pool Safety Tips Smart Swimming: 7 of the Most Essential Pool Safety Tips

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Nursery Safety Tips

Interior

Nursery Safety Tips Nursery Safety Tips

By Alyson McNutt English

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Product Recalls You Need to Know About as of July 1, 2024 Product Recalls You Need to Know About as of July 1, 2024

By Savannah Sher

A close up of a worker in an orange hard hat installing a security camera.

Exterior

Can Apartment Tenants Install a Security System Without Landlord Permission? Can Apartment Tenants Install a Security System Without Landlord Permission?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.