Home Safety Planning

What you need to prepare for a snowstorm so you have the essentials before, during, and after an emergency strikes.

An empty house is a vulnerable house. Learn how to keep your home safe and sound when you take off for your holiday.

Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Here is how to protect yourself, your guests, and your property.

Floods, collapsed ceilings, trapped critters, and smoke damage happen. But with our homeowner survival tips, you'll know just what to do when trouble strikes.

In this guide, we show you how to limit the chances of harm and learn how to protect your home before and during a hurricane.

Buying safety equipment, like smoke detectors, is fine, but you need to use and test the devices. Here's how to start.

It was a blast relaxing in your home away from home but now it's time to winterize it. Here are the steps you need to take.

What type of fire extinguishers should you have in your home? Where should they be placed? Find answers to these questions and more.

Locks are the first line of defense for your home's security. Read our guide to learn about the most effective locks and how to install them.

Keep your family safe with these safety tips for escaping a fire.

Even a door equipped with a high-quality lockset is an easy target. This article explains what you need to know about burglarproof locks.