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Home Safety Maintenance

Our home safety maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

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14 Fast Fall Fixes

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

How to Test for Radon and Get Rid of It

Learn about DIY radon tests, hiring a mitigation contractor, and building a radon-resistant home.

如何深度清洁你的房子吗

Go beyond the weekly dust swipe-and-sweep and gear up for what pros call a "deep cleaning." Read our tips for deep cleaning your living room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry appliances.

Deck Check

Our six-point inspection plan will help you spot signs of trouble

How to Give Your House a Yearly DIY Inspection

Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical—before winter's harsh weather sets in

Fire Safety and Prevention Checklist

It's not enough to have evacuation plans. It's not even enough to have a fire detector on every floor. Learn what experts say homeowners need to do now