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Where to Put Smoke Detectors, Solved!

Solved! Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your House

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

GFCI Outlets Around the House

All You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

how to install a deadbolt

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

Fish Smell in House

Solved! What’s Causing the Fish Smell in My House?

By Brie Greenhalgh

how to start a fire in a fireplace

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

By Gretchen Heber, By Michael Franco

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

The 12 Best Flashlight Brands

By Timothy Dale

Plan for the Unexpected: What You Need at Home for an Emergency

Plan for the Unexpected: What You Need at Home for an Emergency

By Bob Vila Staff

36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

By Glenda Taylor

6 Things You Need to Know If There’s a Fire Hydrant on Your Property

By Timothy Dale

Childproofing Checklist

Childproofing Checklist

By Greg Vazzana, By Bob Vila

Best Combination Lock

The Best Combination Locks

By Michael Bizzaco

types of fire extinguishers

6 Types of Fire Extinguishers Every Homeowner Should Know

By Tony Carrick

Never Combine Bleach and Vinegar—Here’s Why

Never Combine Bleach and Vinegar When Cleaning—Here’s Why

By Manasa Reddigari

Expecting? 11 Home Renovations to Complete Before Baby Arrives

Expecting? 11 Home Renovations to Complete Before Baby Arrives

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

boil water advisory

Boil Water Advisory 101: How to Safely Sanitize Water at Home During an Emergency

By Stacey L. Nash

How to Remove Lead Paint

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Test for Asbestos Before Demolition

How To: Test for Asbestos

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

By Katelin Hill

Lead Pipes at Home? How to Test and What to Do Next

How to Know If You’re Dealing with Lead Pipes—and What to Do About Them

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

How to Dispose of Light Bulbs

How To: Dispose of Light Bulbs

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

10 Classic Ways to Brighten a Dark Room

10 Classic Ways to Brighten a Dark Room

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement

By Glenda Taylor

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring

8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Dispose of Dry Ice Safely and Properly

How To: Dispose of Dry Ice

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood

9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood

By Rachel Brougham

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Detect a Gas Leak

4 Important Tools for Detecting a Gas Leak

By Glenda Taylor

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

15 Things Never to Put in the Microwave

15 Things Never to Put in the Microwave

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection

5 Important Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection ASAP

By Manasa Reddigari

14 Things It’s Illegal to Throw in the Trash

14 Things It’s Illegal to Throw in the Trash

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to store gasoline

Quick Tip: How to Store Gasoline Safely

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

These Electrical Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

These Electrical Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Building a DIY Baby Gate

How To: Build a Better-Looking Baby Gate

Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Health Inspection?

Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Health Inspection?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Solved! How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew

By Katelin Hill

7 Ways Your Home Could Get You Sued

7 Ways Your Home Could Get You Sued

By Michelle Ullman

10 Ways Your Backyard Can Hurt You

10 Ways Your Backyard Can Hurt You

By Jennifer Noonan

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING

By Donna Boyle Schwartz