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Protect Critical Documents From Disaster With a ‘Bug-Out Bag’

Because you won't have time to gather them when your house starts to flood.

5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Harsh Weather Hits

Freaky weather happens. Here’s how to protect your home when Mother Nature brings it on.

Landscaping Tips to Defend Against Natural Disasters

Great landscaping is more than the pretty face of your home — it can be the first line of defense between you and natural disaster.

Q&A: Emergency Preparedness for Homeowners

HouseLogic talks to Red Cross disaster response expert Court Ogilvie about emergency preparedness for homeowners.

Fall Storm Survival Guide

Learn how to protect yourself and your home from unexpected weather.

YOU ALL MUST DIE: Do’s and Don’ts of Zapping the Ickiest Bugs

Because who’s ever seen a cuddly mosquito?

5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Harsh Weather Hits

Freaky weather happens. Here's how to protect your home when Mother Nature brings it on.

5 Ways Your House Can Kill You — And How to Prevent It

What do your furnace, your windows, and your gas grill have in common? They’re all conspiring to do you harm if you’re not careful. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family from easily preventable accidents.

Baby-Proofing: 4 Smart Ways To Keep Baby Safe

Baby-proof your home to keep little ones safe.

Is Your Kid at Risk for Lead Poisoning? New Guidelines Change the Game

By lowering the acceptable levels of lead in blood, The Centers for Disease Control has renewed the assault on environmental lead, often found in paint in older homes.

Are Smart Meters Dangerous?

Maybe? Maybe not? Here are the facts so you can make your own decision.

Hidden Dangers After Flood: Check Your Fireplace and HVAC

Damage from rainwater and flooding post-natural disaster can mean wrecked siding, soaked drywall, and carpets made of mud. But less obvious damage may lurk inside your home in fireplaces, furnaces, and appliances.

Kitchen Fires: How to Prevent and Put out the Flames

Kitchen fires are eminently preventable. Here’s how to stay safe now and during the holidays when you really put your oven and stove through their paces.

Give Your Community the Gift of Emergency Preparedness

Creating a neighborhood disaster preparedness plan can safeguard your family, neighbors, and property, while strengthening and unifying your neighborhood.

Child Proofing Tips: How to Protect Your Child From Your Home (and Vice Versa)

Child proofing your home prevents accidents and protects your active and curious kids.

The Value of Whole-House Surge Protectors

If you’ve got sophisticated electronics and appliances—and who doesn’t these days?—you can’t afford not to safeguard them with whole-house surge protectors.

How to Run a Great Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Not-to-be-missed neighborhood watch meetings draw more neighbors, boosting community morale and safety. Three ways to get more butts in the chairs at your next neighborhood watch meeting.

What Should Be in an Emergency Survival Kit?

Preparing and keeping a fully stocked home emergency preparedness kit could be the key to your family’s safety if disaster strikes.

Home Security Cameras: Peace of Mind While You're Away

Easy-to-install security cameras let you keep an eye on your home from afar, ensuring safety and security for you and your family.

Should You Replace Old Wiring?

If your house was built more than 40 years ago, replace old electrical wiring for safety.

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