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Best Smoke Detectors of 2026
We reviewed the top fire and smoke alarms for your home in 2026. Protect your...
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Best Fire Extinguishers
We talked to firefighters to select the most reliable, easy-to-use fire extinguishers that will fit...
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A Guide to the Best Fire Escape Ladders
To help make your home safer, we’ll cover some of the features you want in...
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The Best Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors of 2026
From smart carbon monoxide detectors to simple plug-in units, we researched the best CO detectors...
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Best Home Safes 2025
The best home safes protect against more than burglary; they’re fire and water resistant too....
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Best Motion Detector Lights of 2025
Check out our round-up of the top five best motion sensor lights of 2025 with...

Maintenance and prevention

From your front yard to the attic, a little maintenance goes a long way to keep your home safe and in good condition. Our seasonal checklists can show you how to prevent hazards like fire, poor indoor air quality, mold, and burglary.

Hazards at home

Hazards like asbestos, mold, and radon can linger in your home undetected. Learn the basics of detection, prevention, and treatment for common home hazards like these.

Security Cameras

Smile, you’re on camera! Security cameras can catch hazards while you’re away from home.

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Emergency Prep

Whether it’s a fire, flood, or tornado, natural disasters are worth preparing for. We cover topics like how to prepare an emergency kit and create an evacuation plan.

Resources

Want more home safety tips? These articles will get you started.
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20 Things You’ll Need for Your First Home
Here's everything you need to equip your new home for safety, security, and convenience. Find...
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What Are Some General Home Safety Tips?
If there’s one place you should always feel safe, it’s in your own home. It’s...

Home Safety FAQ

From preparing for emergencies to preventing disasters, we answer your home safety questions.

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Explore all home safety

We researched the best security lights based on price, weatherproof rating, and other features. See...
Four seemingly random shootings in the U.S. this week highlight stand your ground laws and...
You can undertake a home safety audit by identifying common household hazards & checking in...
Learn which risk factors make someone a good candidate for a Life Alert device. We’ll steer you toward our favorite brands too
The U.N. released its latest climate change report after significant weather events wreaked devastation globally. The group says climate change action is needed immediately.
Learning what electrical hazards to look for is one of the best ways to help prevent an electrical accident from happening in your home.
The quality of the air you breathe can contribute to health problems like asthma and allergies. And it’s not just outdoor air quality that exposes us to pollutants. The World Health Organization (WHO) says 9 out of 10 people worldwide regularly breathe polluted air. And as many as 93% of children under 18 are living […]
Find everything you need to stay safe and happy in your new home with this complete, room by room safety checklist from SafeWise.
March has brought storms, flooding, and heavy snow to California and the northeast, prompting evacuations and leading to power outages.
From checking smoke detectors to getting ready for spring, we've got tips and pointers for home maintenance this March.
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