Guide to Home Safety and Security on the Web

Home Security How-Tos Tips and Techniques
Protecting your family, as well as your possessions by installing an alarm system in your home is a bottom-line good investment.

With the popularity of home alarm systems on the rise, you have your choice now of installing an alarm system that offers just security or ones that connect into security companies and basically act as electronic 911 systems.

Insurance companies are great sources of information regarding trusted security systems - they may even offer you discounts for installing one.

• Your Home Security Systems Comparison Guide
  Learn how to choose a home security system that works for you and your family. » More from DoItYourself.com
• 10 Things You Must Know about Home Security Systems
  Use these 10 tips to find out what you should -- and shouldn't -- do to keep your house safe. » More from the DIY Network
• How to Evaluate Home Security Needs
  Whether you have a full blown security system or a simple lock on your doors and windows, just about every home can benefit from a home security inspection. » More from Service Magic
• Home Security Basics
  The key to successful home security is to gauge the degree of safety that's appropriate for your lifestyle and budget. » More from Bob Vila
• Stop Burglars and So Much More
  Today's security systems can do almost everything from turning lights on to keeping pipes from freezing. » More from Move.com
• Fire Safety Tools
  Make sure your home is prepared for the possibility of a fire or other emergency.
• Security and Locks for Windows and Doors
  Keeping would-be intruders out is an important concern for most homeowners. » More from HomeTips.com
• Wireless Monitoring Systems
  Nearly 40% of Americans worry about whether they left the garage door open or an appliance turned on - know what's going on at home with a wireless monitoring system. » More from This Old House
• Checklist: Home Safety
  Things you can do to make your home a safer place. » More from Service Magic

Chemical and Mold Safety How-Tos Tips and Techniques

• Frequently Asked Questions About Radon
  What you may not know about radon can kill you. » More from DoItYourself.com
• EPA Map of Radon Zones
  All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location.
• Testing for Radon Gas in Your Home
  Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment and can seep up from the ground into your home to pose a health risk. » More from Danny Lipford
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. » More from Bob Vila
• Radon Gave Family Headaches
  The naturally occurring gas can cause health issues. » More from Move.com
• Toxins: How to Reduce Hidden Dangers in Your Home
  Did you know that the air inside your house is probably more polluted than the air outside? » More from HomeTips.com
• How to Test Household Water
  Water can pick up impurities as it travels from the treatment plant to your home. » More from DIY Network
• Facts About Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Alarms
  Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. » More from DoItYourself.com
• Carbon Monoxide Detection
  You can't see, smell or taste carbon monoxide - and that's a problem because the gas is extremely dangerous. » More from HGTV
• Is Indoor Air Pollution Affecting Your Home?
  The two most dangerous substances to you and your family (at least in the short term) are natural gas and carbon monoxide. » More from Service Magic
• Sick Home Syndrome
  The phrase "Sick Home" describes a home with poor, even hazardous, living environments.
• The Cleaner Cleanup
  Along with lead and mold, asbestos is one of three big household health threats that can become even bigger when disturbed or exposed during a renovation. » More from This Old House
• 16 Signs That You Need Black Mold Testing in Your Home
  There are many things to look for if someone in your home is being affected by mold. » More from DoItYourself.com
• Keeping Mold From Taking Hold
  The only way to stem mold growth is to remove surfaces that provide a good host, clean what remains, clear the air, then rebuild, taking preventative measures. » More from This Old House

Fire Safety How-Tos Tips and Techniques

• Fire Escape Planning
  Have a sound fire escape plan in the event of a fire. » More from Bob Vila
• Fire Extinguishers
  There should be one in the kitchen, garage, workshop, basement, and near any sleeping areas. » More from Service Magic
• Top 10 Tips for Teaching Kids About Fire Safety
  Child care providers, teachers and parents alike should partner together to teach children of all ages, and especially youngsters, about fire safety. » More from About.com
• Make Fire Safety a Priority
  Put fire safety first on your home repair list. » More safety from HGTV
• Building Materials for a Fire Resistant House
  Protect your property and your family with the best and newest materials for fire safety. » More from This Old House
• Inspecting Your Home for Fire Safety Vulnerabilities
  Fire awareness and removal of potential hazards are crucial elements to fire safety. » More from DoItYourself.com
• Fire Fighting Begins at Home
  Nearly 400,000 homes burned last year, many of which could have been prevented. » More from Move.com
• Safe at Home
  From fire to radon to lead, it’s important to keep your family safe from common household hazards around the home. » More from Danny Lipford
• Your Home Fire Safety Checklist
  Fire is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US home. From the Natural Handyman, courtesy of The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• What to Do in the Event of a Fire
  In the event of a house fire, get everyone outside and assembled at a pre-arranged meeting place; designate one person to call 911 from a neighbor’s home or cell phone. » More from HomeTips.com
• Installing AC-Powered Smoke Detectors
  How line voltage smoke detectors are installed when the wiring "rough-in" has been completed. » More from HammerZone

Video How-Tos

Projects to Do Around the Home

• HammerZone: Installing Outdoor Flood Lights
  Step-by-step instructions on installing outdoor flood lights to improve the security of your home.
• DIY Advice: Making Windows More Secure
  Burglars usually try to enter through a door first, a window second.
• BHG: Installing a Deadbolt Lock
  Deadbolt locks are a fairly easy way to add security to a door.
• Realtor.com: How to Strengthen a Door Frame
  A good place to start making your home more secure is the point where a burglar is most likely to attack: the door.
• Home Depot: Secure Your Windows
  To deter thieves, you need more than the standard window or patio door latch.
• DoItYourself.com: Combating Toxic Black Mold in the Home
  There are many different types of mold that develop in the home - the most toxic is Stacybotrys Chartarum, or "black mold."
• Ask The Builder: Stop Mold Growth
  Stopping mold before it takes hold can be done, but a builder must know how to keep water at bay with modern building materials and proper construction.

Top Brands

• Kwikset
• Schlage
• Master Lock
• Honeywell

Companies Offering Home Security Services

• ADT
• Broadview Home Security
• Protect America
• Pinnacle Security
• FrontPoint Security

• Defender
• Feel Safe and Secure
• Home Security and Alarms
• Home Security and Automation Store
• Personal Security and Surveillance Systems
• HomeSecurity-Systems
• Watch Dog Superstore
• Home Security Store
• Home Depot: Safety and Security
• Amazon.com: Fire Safety and Home Security
• Target.com: Safe Families and Homes
• Walmart.com: Home Security
• Best Buy: Home Automation
• Lowe's: Safety and Security

Product Reviews

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• Home Security Topics
• Home Security Guys
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