Enjoying the fresh air in your backyard is a pleasant way to spend time.
Water can enter your home in many ways and end up damaging the foundation.
Aside from spending time and money to fix a sewage backup problem, sewage flooding also presents serious health hazards.
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can cause extensive water damage if it’s not maintained properly.
Backup (or standby) electrical generators provide power to a home during a power outage.
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.
Water damage is a common disaster in homes.
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.
Smoke alarms are crucial to preventing fire deaths and injuries during a home fire.
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.
The first warm days in the spring are ideal for having fun outdoors, but it is also the perfect time for inspecting and adjusting the exterior of our homes.
In the aftermath of a home fire, it’s very important to know what to do and what to avoid doing.
When a disaster strikes, are your children prepared to face the challenges? Emergency preparedness information is important for all the family, including children.
Since 2004, September has been the National Preparedness Month, and this year is no exception.
Disasters can strike a home in many ways, whether from floods, fires, storms or other catastrophic natural events, or from sources within the home, with the most common being: pipe [...]
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 [...]
According to the NFPA, in the United States there are nearly 45 million homes located near woodland settings.