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			November 20, 2009

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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 Does your home contain asbestos? If so, what should you do? This will help.	Disasters How to protect your home from disasters, and find relief in the event of a disaster.	Fire Emergencies Home fire prevention, how to put out different types of fires, and safe evacuation procedures.
General Safety Tips for working safely with tools and equipment, and for using safe products	Home Security Information on selecting and installing the right home security system for your needs.	Household Toxins What you should know about household toxins that can be hazardous to your family
Smoke Detectors A guide to buying and using smoke and fire detectors	Working Safely

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