home safety

  Use extreme care to avoid serious injury or death Gutter cleaning, hanging and removing holiday lights, getting Frisbees off the roof—these, and many other activities we do at home, may require the use of a portable ladder. But while it might be the right tool for the job, the…

Prevention is key, but contact a licensed professional for assistance Mold can take a hold just about anywhere in your home: bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and more. Learn more about this household issue and how to prevent and control it from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ABOUT MOLD…

Little things can make a big safety difference Have a little one on the way? You’ll want to know about these 12 items recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can make a big difference when it comes to your child’s safety: Safety latches and locks—Latches and locks…

Find out about hazards and contact licensed professionals for assistance What’s the most dangerous place in your home? The kitchen, with its capacity for fires and burns? How about the garage, with its tools and appliances? You may be surprised to find out that bathrooms are actually where most at-home…

Combine cozy and safety with these tips Cool breezes and longer nights mean it’s time to get cozy at home. For many, that means enjoying the glow and aroma of candles. But before you light up, remember that candles are open flames and should always be treated with extreme care.…

Learn about non-toxic alternatives and contact a professional for infestation help The leaves are turning, the air is chilling: Sweater weather is in sight. But if you’ve stored your winter clothing with mothballs, moth crystals, moth flakes, or moth cakes to prevent clothing moths and their larvae from chewing holes…

Check for hazards and contact a licensed professional for assistance Windows are our home’s eyes to the world, but they also can pose some hidden hazards, especially for children: Check your home’s windows and get professional assistance if you need help. PREVENT WINDOW FALLS The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission…

A California engineering licensee’s electrical-plug invention prevents injuries, fires, and fatalities Those electrical outlets with little buttons on them mean a big difference for your safety: Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are the difference between life and death in certain circumstances, so find out more about their important purpose, their California…

Are yours working and where they need to be? When was the last time you checked your home’s smoke alarms? You should be checking and testing all of your smoke detectors monthly by using their “test” buttons; however, if you haven’t been checking them regularly, here are some reasons why…

Maintenance makes a difference; contact a licensed professional for assistance There’s nothing quite like warm laundry right from the dryer. But to keep your dryer going strong and drying safely, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has some tips for you. According to USFA: 2,900 home dryer fires are reported annually,…