Spring is a season for letting in fresh air and performing essential cleaning tasks. The concept of spring cleaning is something most people embrace, but safety is equally important. As you transition ...

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Use this home gym safety checklist to audit floor protection, rack spacing, collars, storage, cable paths, and DIY equipment ...

In recognition of National Safety Month, the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania and Haywood Counties is offering a free home safety checklist for area ...

A fall can happen to anyone, anytime. But if you have osteoporosis, even a minor fall can be enough to cause a fracture. The riskiest area for a fall isnt necessarily an uneven sidewalk or a grocery ...

We spend a tremendous amount of our lives at home, whether that's an apartment, a condo, a house or something else entirely. But it's easy to forget to keep up with all the home safety maintenance ...

Electrical issues were the second leading cause of home fires between 2012 and 2016, according to the National Fire Protection Association -- and there's little evidence that the trend has changed.

It is quite natural to think of the home as the safest place to be. After all, that is where people escape the cares of the world and the pressures of work. However, many serious accidents happen at ...

A home inspection is a professional, third-party inspection of a property that you intend to buy. Its goal is to evaluate the home from a structural and safety standpoint, as well as to ensure you’re ...

For many of us, our spring cleaning rituals are well underway. And although clearing away the clutter, shaking dust from rugs, wiping down woodwork and dusting off outdoor furniture can bring much ...