---
title: "These Essential Household Items Could Save Your Life"
description: "We found the top essential items to keep your household protected against the unexpected, including fire extinguishers, alarms, and more."
date: "2025-12-29"
modified: "2025-12-29"
authors:
  - name: "Savannah Sher"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/savannah-sher/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-household-safety-items-2026/"
categories:
  - "Reviews"
  - "Safety & Security"
tags:
  - "Shopping Roundups"
---

# These Essential Household Items Could Save Your Life

![Home with stone features and front porch.](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-1368330586.jpg>)
*Photo: istockphoto.com*

The only thing you can expect in life is that the unexpected can and eventually will happen. So, it’s worth making sure that you and your household are prepared for any accidents or disasters. From putting out fires to healing injuries, these trusty [home safety](<https://www.bobvila.com/category/home-safety/>) items can save your life, and you should seriously consider having all of them in your possession.

## Author
Savannah Sher started writing for BobVila.com in 2020 and has worked as a content writer since 2016. She specializes in home and gardening but also covers lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and pop culture for other publications. She writes both direct-to-consumer and B2B content.