Think your home is a safe haven? Think again. With all the chemicals people use in their homes, it may be more polluted indoors than outdoors. See more »

Whether you're frightened or fascinated by insects, you can probably agree they don't belong in your home. But how can you keep something so small from worming its way into your walls? See more »

They're supposed to make your home smell like a spring day. But there's nothing fresh about low-grade pollutants. Do air fresheners lighten the scent in the air, or do their cancer-causing chemicals bog down people? See more »

Your body treats lead like the poisonous invader it is. So if you've got it in your home, get it out! But what's the most effective way to test for it? See more »

It's the rare homeowner or gardener who lives a pest-free life. If it's not the mice in the attic, it's the squirrels on the tomato plants, right? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of animal pests -- and how to get rid of them. See more »

Asbestos has been used for thousands of years, dating as far back as the ancient Greeks. Its ability to withstand heat and erosion made it attractive to builders, and it was even used in some clothing because of its fire-resistant qualities. So why is it so dangerous? See more »

Chronic conditions, which are persistent and hard to get rid, can limit what a person is able to do, and they include a wide array of diseases and disorders. So how do you keep a home safe for someone with a chronic condition? See more »

If you own a home, or contemplate owning one, just the mention of termites probably sends chills down your spine. Because of this, builders are getting creative with ways to keep them out. See more »

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas -- and it can kill you. A carbon monoxide detector can help protect your family, but how does it know when CO is in the air? See more »

The VOC content of paint is listed on the front of the can, but that number may not be telling the whole story. See more »