Health & Safety Articles & Tips
Has your house been affected by a tornado? Follow this checklist for inspecting damage to the exterior of your home and conducting safety checks for major appliances and gas leaks. You’ve been through a tornado. Your family is safe, and your... Read more .
Has your home recently gone through an earthquake? Read these simple tips for addressing home safety concerns and how to check home appliances for gas leaks or damage following an earthquake. Unlike some other natural disasters, earthquakes can’t... Read more .
Have you wondered how water filters work? How often you should replace them? Get the answers to these questions with our infographic. You know that the water that flows from your refrigerator water dispenser with just the push of a button is... Read more .
If you’re renovating a bathroom for your children, keep these bathroom safety ideas in mind. Anyone who has watched a 4-year-old try to wash their hands knows how difficult it can be as a kid in an adult-size world. But it doesn’t take much to... Read more .
Does baking soda in the fridge really deodorize? How should you thaw meat? Is food safe to eat after a power failure? Here’s what you need to know to help keep your food fresh and your family safe. That seemingly innocent rotisserie chicken in... Read more .
Wondering if those leftovers are still good? What about that meat? Or milk? Our infographic breaks down the shelf life of common refrigerated items and offers up tips for keeping food fresh. Because sell-by dates often aren’t reliable... Read more .
Spoiler: The answer is probably yes. When people think of air pollution, they tend to think of big cities like Los Angeles or Beijing. But according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air,... Read more .
More and more couples and singles are choosing to spend their golden years in their homes. These updates can help make sure the bathroom is a safe zone for seniors. Current bathroom design trends show people favoring more of a spa-like ambience.... Read more .
Follow these home fire safety tips to help make sure your home and family are safe from potential fires. Every 85 seconds. That’s how often fire departments responded to a house fire in 2013, according to the National Fire Protection Association.... Read more .
Garage doors injure thousands of people every year. Help keep your family safe with these tips. Your garage door is the largest, heaviest moving object in your home. You don’t want to mess with it. Every year, hospital emergency departments treat... Read more .