All the Ways You’re Risking a House Fire (Without Realizing It)
According to the National Fire Protection Associations, there were 51% fewer home fires in the U.S. in 2020 than in 1980. That’s encouraging, but it’s just not good enough for…
Where You Install Smoke Detectors Really Matters
Photo: KANOWA (Shutterstock) Having smoke detectors with working batteries placed throughout your home is an important component of fire safety, but in order for them to be most effective, it…
Stop Putting Dryer Sheets in Your Vents
Photo: Mike Fig Photo (Shutterstock) While dryer sheets are often touted as being versatile odor absorbers, they really only belong in the dryer. It might seem like a simple and…
The Most Common, Yet Overlooked Causes of Home Fires
Photo: BigPixel Photo (Shutterstock) When it comes to fire safety, most people tend to fall into one of two categories: Those who are constantly concerned about fire hazards in their…
Chores You Only Need to Do Once a Year (Thank God)
Photo: FotoDuets (Shutterstock) There are many annoying chores that need to be done daily: washing dishes, spraying and wiping down kitchen counters, picking toys up off the floor, sweeping. And…
9 Things You Should Really Buy Before You Need Them, According to Reddit
Photo: Mihai_Andritoiu (Shutterstock) In terms of over-the-counter health, Lizardgal10 summed it up when she said, “Cold/flu medicine. Not fun stumbling to the drugstore when you feel like death.” User YakusokuN8…
Behold: A Practical, Not-Too-Overwhelming Fall Cleaning Checklist
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) First, allow me to manage your expectations: This is not a comprehensive fall deep-cleaning cleaning checklist. There’s nothing complete or ultimate about it (because frankly those lists…