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Home Health & Safety
Best practices and products for DIYers and home-passionates with an interest in doing it right, doing it safe, and creating a healthy home.
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Fireplace Trim
Clean Fireplace
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Chimney Cap
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Peeling Wallpaper
Chimney Cleaning
Home Maintenance Checklist
Bubble Painting
The fireplace is the heart of your home, especially during the fall and winter. Check out our guide on maintaining your fireplace so you and your family can gather around the warmth for years to come.
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Moving Packing List
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New Home Checklist
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New Home Necessities
Replace Toilet
Drywall Repair
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Home Health & Safety
Wireless Alarm System
Wireless Security Camera System
Fire Alarm System
Burglary Prevention
Home Safety Tips
Intruders
Safety And Security
Home Health
Battery Operated
First-Floor Windows: 23% of Break-Ins. You'll need sash locks, of course, but easy-to-reach windows should get double protection. This wireless alarm system sounds off every time a window is opened to scare away would-be intruders. GE Wireless Alarm System kit with 3 battery-operated alarms, $30; Jasco Products #homeimprovement #homesafety #safetytips #homesafetytips #burglaryprevention #robberyprevention #breakinprevention
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Home Health & Safety
Burglary Proof
Home Security Systems
Security Tips
Next Door Neighbor
Entry Lighting
External Doors
Home Safety
Front Door: 34% of Break-Ins! Most break-ins occur here, so invest in a solid, pick-resistant deadbolt lock (and remember to lock it!). An added step: Keep your outdoor entry light on a timer so it illuminates your house at night. Smartkey, $30; Kwikset #homesafety #homeimprovement #breakinprevention #theftprevention #homeupgrades #frontdoorsafety #robberyprevention
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Home Health & Safety
Bbq Hacks
Fire Prevention
Health And Safety
Grilling
Home Improvement
Tips
Outdoor Decor
6 pro tips for safe grilling. #grill #grillsafety #fireprevention #summertips #bbqtips #bbqsafety #homesafety #homeimprovement
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Home Health & Safety
Dryer Maintenance
Dryer Duct
Clean Dryer Vent
Vent Cleaning
Thisoldhouse
Duct Work
Homekeeping
Keeping the ductwork and vent clear is vital. Dryer Vent Wizard founder Dave Lavalle has seen it all, including black spots that could be mold (yikes) or burnt lint, a signal that lint is igniting during drying. To prevent a fire—and other potential problems—be sure your ductwork is doing its job. #homesafety #homeimprovement #dryermaintenance #dryercare #diy #howto #fireprevention #firesafety #dryersafety #homeimprovement
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Home Health & Safety
Health Tips
Spring Allergies
Allergy Remedies
Allergy Relief
Bring Them Home
Asthma Attacks
Pollen levels peak between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., so save yard work for later in the day. Keep grass cut short, and consider wearing an air-filtering mask, goggles, and gloves while mowing the lawn. Avoid planting high-pollen-producing flowers such as amaranthus, juniper, and peonies, especially near windows or doors.#homehealth #allergyseason #allergyrelief ##allergytips #smartgardening #gardeningtips #allergyremedy
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Home Health & Safety
Gutter Garden
Garden Hose
Flooded House
Growing Greens
Drought Resistant
Easy Landscaping
Home Inspection
Sprinkler System
Spring Diy
A team of landscapers was sent in to try to locate this 'alleged' chimney." #homesafety #chimney #homeinspection #homeinspectionnightmares #safety #homeimprovement #gardening #homehealthy
Frozen Pipes
Winter Hacks
Nest Thermostat
Winter Travel
Things To Buy
Homeowner
Some home insurers recommend keeping thermostats at 65°F when you’re out of town—even if it’s just for the weekend. #homesafety #frozenpipes #homeownertips #traveltips #frozenpipeprevention #safety #wintertips #winterhometips #wintertraveltips
Health And Wellness
Allergy Asthma
Seasonal Allergies
Sneezing
Do It Right
Pro tips to prevent seasonal allergies in your home. #allergies #allergyprevention #allergypreventiontips #cleaningtips #homehealth #homesafety #healthtips #allergytips #seasonalallergies
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Home Health & Safety
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Cleaning Hacks
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Casa Diy
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Ideias Diy
Tips & Tricks
Home Repairs
Replace failing caulk and cracked tiles to discourage mold from growing behind the walls. #homehealth #homesafety #homeimprovement #howto #diy #bathroom #bathroomtips #moldprevention #moldpreventiontips
Garden Yard Ideas
Aches
Clematis
Soreness
Using your body properly will help you avoid aches later. While standing, keep your back straight with your knees bent slightly, neck and shoulders relaxed. #gardening #gardeningtips #gardeningsafety #gardeningsafely #healthtips #homesafety
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Home Health & Safety
Pollen levels peak between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., so save yard work for later in the day. Keep grass cut short, and consider wearing an air-filtering mask, goggles, and gloves while mowing the lawn. Avoid planting high-pollen-producing flowers such as amaranthus, juniper, and peonies, especially near windows or doors. #gardening #gardeningtips #yardwork #yardtips #lawnmowingtips #allergyseason #allergyprevention #homeimprovement #springtips
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Family And Consumer Science
Link And Learn
The sink, the telephone, children's toys, and doorknobs are popular landing sites for virus and bacteria. If someone is sick at home, disinfect daily, especially the remote control and the phone. #homehealth #homesafety #fluproof #germproof #cleaning #cleaningtips #fluproofhome #cleaningideas #germfree
Home Maintenance
Bottle Opener Wall
Plumbing
Plainfield
Traffic cones have their place, but not as funnels for rainwater. —Thomas Dabb, Immaculate Home Inspections, Plainfield, NJ #homeinspection #homenightmares #homeimprovement #homeimprovementfail #homeownertips #homeownernightmares #homesafety
Danger Zone
Electrical Safety
Flickering Lights
Discover Yourself
Bad wires can short out and start a fire. Signs of trouble: frequent blown fuses, flickering lights, and a tingling sensation when you touch a wall switch or appliance. How to avoid it: Replace old circuit breakers with arc-fault circuit interrupters, which cut the electricity when they sense danger. Consider replacing wiring that's more than 40 years old. #homesafety #electricalsafety #homeownertips #homeimprovement #safetytips
Basement House
Basement Bedrooms
Basement Flooring
Basement Bathroom
Flooring Ideas
Basement Apartment
Basement Furniture
Basement Kitchenette
Basement Ceilings
A pipe that freezes and cracks just one-eighth of an inch can leak up to 250 gallons of water daily. How to avoid it: Insulate exposed pipes with foam sleeves. Before winter, turn off the water supply to outdoor spigots and leave the taps open to relieve internal pressure. #homesafety #homeownertips #safetytips #homeimprovement
Eavestrough Cleaning
Outdoor Cleaning
Cleaning Gutters
Fall Cleaning
Gutter Repair
Roof Repair
Rain Gutters
House Gutters
Roofing Services
Clogged gutters overflow and allow water to pool around the foundation, leading to basement leaks. How to avoid it: Remove leaves and debris from gutters every spring and fall. #homesafety #homeimprovement #gutters #homemaintenance #guttermaintenance
Deck Supports
South Boston
Multilevel
Old Houses
James Brock of Boston Home Inspectors Inc., South Boston, Mass., asks... In need of a strong support for this multilevel staircase? No problem! Build a handy storage shed underneath. #homeinspection #homeinspectionnightmares #homesafety #homesafetyfail
Construction Humor
Electrician Humor
Safety Fail
Work Safety
Darwin Awards
Electrical Inspection
You Had One Job
Safety First
"Is this electrical outlet too close to the spigot? Not to worry. A self-cooling water system is in place." - James Brock of Boston Home Inspectors Inc. in South Boston, MA #homeinspection #homeinspectionnightmares #electricalsafety #electricalproblems #homesafety
Safety Tips
Household Hacks
Stove Top Espresso
Cooktop
About 40% of fires start in the kitchen, and the cooktop is the most common culprit. How to avoid it: Never leave burners unattended when in use, and store combustibles such as paper towels or pot holders a safe distance away. #homesafety #firesafety #safetytips #homeimprovement #homeownertips
Wireless Home Security Systems
Home Protection
Home Defense
Home Safes
Video Security
Diy Signs
Discover Your HOme's Top 10 danger Zones: Watch these common problem areas to help prevent costly household disasters #homehealth #homesafety
Diy Plumbing
Steampunk Diy
Diy Pattern
Plumber
Handyman
This photo was taken from under a kitchen sink with a drain that takes the scenic route. I call it Creative Plumbing 101. "Joe the Plumber" comes to mind, too. #plumbing #homeinspectionnightmares
Copper Farm Sink
Copper Farmhouse Sinks
Copper Kitchen Sink
Kitchen Redo
New Kitchen
Kitchen Ideas
Copper Sinks
Farm Kitchen
Kitchen Things
Think Copper: Bacteria and viruses can live about twenty minutes on your sleeve or couch cushion. But they can live a couple of days on the countertop, or other hard, non-porous, surfaces…unless that surface is copper. #copper #fluprevention #flupreventiontips #germfree #cleaningtips #fluproofhome #fluseason
House Columns
Sponging
Eco Friendly House
12 Months
Greenhouse
How about making this the year you start thinking about doing good for others, namely this pretty blue planet you've been sponging off of for so long? To inspire you, we've asked a few of our favorite ecoexperts and past contributors to the Green House column to suggest some easy ways you can lessen your household's impact on the environment over the next 12 months. #homeimprovement #greenhome #environmentallyfriendlytips #ecofriendlyhome #ecofriendlytips #newyearsresolutions #homeownertips
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