February 3, 2012
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Safe & Secure Home
Safe & Secure Home Of all the purposes that a home serves, providing safety and security are the most important. Your house may be beautifully designed, furnished, and finished, but if your family isn’t safe within its walls, this is like icing on a cardboard cake.

In this section of HomeTips, we look at household hazards and what to do to eliminate them. You will find information on asbestos, mold, and other home toxins; advice for home safety; and help on how to deal with emergencies and disasters.

For a detailed list of common indoor pollutants, see Pollution Inside the Home.

For related safety information, see: Air & Water Quality,  Childproofing, Home Security.
Explore these sections for helpful articles:
Asbestos Asbestos
Does your home contain asbestos? If so, what should you do? This will help.
Disasters Disasters
How to protect your home from disasters, and find relief in the event of a disaster.
Fire Emergencies Fire Emergencies
Home fire prevention, how to put out different types of fires, and safe evacuation procedures.
General Safety General Safety
Tips for working safely with tools and equipment, and for using safe products
Home Security Home Security
Information on selecting and installing the right home security system for your needs.
Household Toxins Household Toxins
What you should know about household toxins that can be hazardous to your family
Smoke Detectors Smoke Detectors
A guide to buying and using smoke and fire detectors
Related Search Terms:  lead, mold, asbestos, lead poisoning, mold abatement, asbestos abatement, lead paint, smoke detector, childproof
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