Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Contractor

Next to buying and selling your home, choosing a general contractor is just as important! Watch as Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Dream Team member and licensed contractor expert Jared Dostie walks us through the most important questions to ask a prospective contractor.

Smoke Detectors 101 | Consumer Reports

Your life depends on a smoke detector actually detecting smoke. Consumer Reports’ expert explains what you need to know when purchasing these life-saving devices.

Quick Tips: Home Improvement Contracts

In California, a written contract is required for all home improvement projects over $500. Learn what information should be included in your home improvement contract and how to avoid getting scammed.

Returning To Your Flood Damage Home

Returning home after a natural disaster. This video will discuss how to return to your home for the first time after a natural disaster. This phase normally follows the immediate aftermath and clearances from authorities.

The video goes through a checklist of things to do and look for to ensure the safety of you and your family. The video will highlight things like: what to do if you smell gas, protecting yourself from electrical injuries, wearing waterproof boots to avoid floodwater touching your skin, preventing carbon monoxide poisoning by keeping fuel burning devices outdoors and away from windows, only eat and drink food and water that you know is safe, etc.

Burn Prevention: What to Do If There is a Fire

Learn more about how families should practice and prepare for a fire emergency in the home.

The Modern US Fire Problem

Since America Burning was published in 1973, the United States has made incredible progress in lowering the number of fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries through the use of technologies like smoke alarms and implementing up-to-date codes and standards. But more progress is needed to eliminate the modern day fire problem in the US, which is characterized by trends like faster-burning furniture and massive wildfires. A new report from NFPA offers insights into what that problem looks like and how we can address it.

Triple-I Offers Grilling Safety Tips.

Safety tips for grilling out this summer

What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor

What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor

List of Things a Family Needs After a House Fire : Home Safety

If tragedy has struck and you've experienced a house fire, you should always be prepared for what happens next. Make a list of things a family needs after a house fire with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.

Earthquake Safety

Stay safe before, during and after an earthquake. Use these 7 steps to protect you and your family.