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Home Safety (Page 3)

Latest in Home Safety

How To Identify Black Mold And Get Rid of It For Good

By Lauren Wingo, Evelyn Auer

Solved! Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your House

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

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

By Brie Greenhalgh

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

By Gretchen Heber, Michael Franco

The 12 Best Flashlight Brands

By Timothy Dale

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

By BobVila.com Staff

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

The Best Combination Locks

By Michael Bizzaco

6 Types of Fire Extinguishers Every Homeowner Should Know

By Tony Carrick

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

By Manasa Reddigari

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Test for Asbestos

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

By Katelin Hill

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How To: Dispose of Light Bulbs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Classic Ways to Brighten a Dark Room

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement

By Glenda Taylor

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How To: Dispose of Dry Ice

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

4 Important Tools for Detecting a Gas Leak

By Glenda Taylor

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Important Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection ASAP

By Manasa Reddigari

14 Things It’s Illegal to Throw in the Trash

By Jennifer Noonan

Quick Tip: How to Store Gasoline Safely

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How To: Build a Better-Looking Baby Gate

Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Health Inspection?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Poisonous Plants You May Find in Your Backyard

By Jennifer Noonan

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING

By Donna Boyle Schwartz