When it comes to safety in and around the swimming pool or spa, drowning is usually the first danger that comes to mind.
Mold and mildew are types of fungi that share common features but also differ in many ways.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend public displays conducted by professionals.
Mold can grow anywhere in homes, including closets.
Water entering your basement due to drainage problems, flash floods, appliance failures or other reasons can cause severe damage to your home.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas found in rock, soil, and water, and is relatively harmless outdoors.
Although we use them every day, many cleaners and chemicals we keep in our homes can be very dangerous if splashed on the skin, inhaled or ingested.
During this last week of October (25-31), the U.
Fire Prevention Week was established in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 homeless.
Mold and mildew often grow in humid and damp areas like bathrooms.
Since 2004, September has been the National Preparedness Month, and this year is no exception.
In the unfortunate case that your possessions get stolen or destroyed in a fire or other disaster, having an itemized list of all your belongings is crucial to recovering them [...]
Bad odors often linger in places like the kitchen, basement and bathroom; they permeate you pets’ favorite spots, carpet and fabric fibers, and more.
Smoke alarms save lives.