Home Safety Planning

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor about low-level carbon monoxide, how standard CO monitors work, and why low-level CO detectors are important healthy and safety devices.

You can section off your home’s rooms or levels with baby gates to prevent your toddler from getting hurt. In this guide, the This Old House Team researched the best baby gates on Amazon.

From pet rescue crates to multi-story ladders, we researched the best fire escape ladders and devices on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.

If you're leaving for the winter, as a snowbird or for vacation, this guide shows you how to winterize your home before you go away.

Fire extinguishers put out small fires in your kitchen, basement, bedroom, or other area of your home. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best fire extinguishers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

From DIY decks and porches to seemingly innocent wall demolition—a home inspection expert explains which popular home improvement projects are the riskiest for homeowners to tackle and why.

Protect your property from porch pirates, intruders, and more with a smart home security system you can set up in an afternoon.

Using fire safety equipment and taking precautions can lower the chances of a fire. Learn how to reduce your risk of a house fire here.

The best home generators provide emergency backup power during power outages. Our guide covers the top models, generator tips, and FAQs.

In this article, we break down the costs of a home security system so that you can select the one that’s right for your home.

Investing in a home security system can improve home safety and help protect your home from break-ins and theft. Keep reading to learn about the best home security systems and find a solution that’s right for you.

Glass break sensors provide an additional layer of home security to any alarm system. Here are our picks for the best glass break sensors available to homeowners.

Protecting your home starts the minute someone enters your property, and for many that’s via the driveway. Keep reading for the best driveway alarms and tips for choosing the best alarm for your home.

Nanny cams, also known as indoor security cameras with motion detection, can help keep your home safe while also allowing you to check in on kids and pets. We’ve reviewed the best nanny cams of 2022 to help you choose the right camera for your home.

In this Vivint review, we break down the company’s home security equipment and monthly monitoring plans. Keep reading to see if it’s the right security system for you.

If you don’t want to be held down by long contracts, you may benefit from a DIY home security system. In this article we discuss the best DIY home security systems to help you choose a system for your home.

SimpliSafe is an established home security company that offers alarm systems and monitoring services to keep your home or business safe. This review of SimpliSafe includes everything the company has to offer and shows how it compares to competitors.

In this review and buying guide, our team evaluates some of today's top-rated, best first aid kits for quality, inventory, and usefulness.

Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home

Learn how to protect your home from intruders, pests, and other pitfalls while you're away on vacation with our step-by-step guide.

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Home battery backup systems could be part of our energy future. Learn more about how they work, their cost, and what benefits they bring.

The plant-populated channels can redirect storm water to specific locations

Standard-issue detectors have saved countless lives, but those battery-powered sentries can drive you crazy with false alarms and middle-of-the-night chirps ("Help! my battery needs changing . . . now!"). Some new smartphone-connected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors offer fixes for that—and more. Here’s a sampling.

There are a lot of choices these days in the way of connected devices for a safer, more secure, and more convenient home. Maybe too many. To help you figure it out, here are 5 starter kits tailored to 5 very different types of homes and homeowners

Follow these tips to protect the smart devices in your home.

Service smoke alarms, drain the water heater, fertilize the lawn, drain and store hoses, PLUS other things you've got to get done before cold weather kicks in for good.

Your empty house is an easy target for burglars. If you're away this holiday season, deter crime with these practical tips.