By following general household safety tips, you can ensure that your home is not a danger zone. Learn household safety tips.
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 »
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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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The United States has nukes, and so does Russia. Iran and North Korea have conducted nuclear tests, as well. In the event of a nuclear attack, what are you supposed to do?
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Formaldehyde, PCB, asbestos: You don't want these words associated with your living space. So open the windows and get a breath of fresh air before reading this article.
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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.
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Mold smells, and if you have it in your home, your nose is one of the most inexpensive devises you can use to detect it. The struggle is in understanding when mold is dangerous to your family or home.
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There's a reason a natural gas leak has a rotten egg odor. That stink is meant to signal danger. Any spark -- a match or even a light switch -- could cause a serious explosion.
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Insulation might look like cotton candy, but it's a little more practical. It's great for keeping your house warm, but some say it's just as bad as asbestos for your health.
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Asbestos can be hazardous to your health, but removing it from your home can expose you and your family to the material. What's the safest way to deal with asbestos?
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Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. But with a little foresight and planning, you can safeguard your home against floodwaters.
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There's no place like home… for dangerous health hazards. Although we may strive to protect mother nature from pollution, it turns out indoor air might be more polluted than outdoor air. What don't you know about the dangers in your home?
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With the Internet as our guide, it seems as though no job is too large for our capable hands. But there are five jobs you should step away from and call a professional.
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Nobody ever expects accidents to happen, but a slip down the stairs or a kitchen grease fire can occur in the blink of an eye -- even with careful homeowners. So where are you most likely to get hurt?
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