Health & Safety

We Tested It: Homemade Driveway Deicers

Maybe you have some slippery front steps and Grandma's on her way over, or your '78 Camaro...

We Tested It: Ways To Cut Bathroom Smells

Without going into the biological details, a quick analysis reveals that there are two levels...

Keeping The Home Fire Burning, Safely

A fireplace can provide ambiance, warmth and a bit of style to a home. It can also be a liability...

The Fiery Hazards Of Home Heating

According to a recent report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly 1 in...

Christmas Lights Safety Tips

A house lit up with Christmas lights is a beautiful sight to behold. But stringing lights...

Iron Stair Baluster Installation

Are you looking to replace your current wood stair balusters with iron ones? (In case you're...

Cleaning Up Household Biohazards

After working in the health care field for over 15 years and raising two children, I have more...

Home Flu-Proofing Myths, Busted

Flu season is in full swing, which means many people will be desperately trying to flu-proof...