Items Tagged with 'Home safety'

It’s common knowledge that the batteries on smoke alarms need replacement – but did you know that the units themselves expire, too?

A recent study of deadly poisonings among kids younger than 6 has found that nearly half involved opioids.

It’s a long-standing debate: Some folks insist butter belongs in the fridge. Others say keeping it on the counter is fine. So what’s the right answer?

When you’re baking cookies or making a cake, do you or your kids lick the bowl or spoon? If so, the Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that eating or handling raw dough or batter can lead to illness.

More than 1 in 4 adults age 65 or older fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 3 million older people are treated in ERs for fall-related injuries. Why is this happening?

The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases during the winter months, when home heating systems kick into high gear.

As holiday shopping shifts into high gear, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is renewing its call to anyone buying TVs and large furniture: Secure the items to a wall to prevent tip-over injuries and deaths.

Whether you’re planning a large family gathering, a girlfriends’ getaway or a cozy couple’s retreat, rental homes have become a popular option.

Although fences and mulch can add to your home’s curb appeal, they also can put your home at greater risk of wildfire damage, researchers are warning homeowners.

Fall is the perfect time to get your home ready for winter weather. By taking steps now, you’ll be able to stay snug and warm indoors by the time the first flurry flies. Here’s what to do.