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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

The best water test kit options grouped together before a white background

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

A small blue home with extensive hurricane damage.

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Margaret Foley

An elderly woman smiles at a young man helping her in her home.

DIY Tips for an Alzheimer’s-Accommodating Home

By Theresa Clement

Photo of a young woman planting a small tree in her backyard

Is Your Yard Disaster-Proof? 5 Projects That Could Protect Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Emergency Radio Options

The 9 Best Emergency Radios—No Electricity, No Wifi, No Cell Service Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

A homeowner inspecting a section of flooring that appears to have mold growth.

Has That Mold Always Been There? A Guide to Recognizing Stains

By Deirdre Mundorf

Colorful microplastics sitting in the palm of a hand.

How to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Hand Crank Radios

This Handy Device Keeps You Informed During an Emergency—Even Without Power

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi