Brighter Stairs and Nightlights: Simple Ways to Prevent Falls at Home
Good light and a few small stair fixes can make your home safer, especially at night. Here is a simple plan based on CDC guidance.
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Holiday Decorating Safety: Trees, Lights and Candles
A short checklist for a cozy, safe holiday: watering your tree, checking lights and choosing safer candles, based on U.S. Fire Administration and CPSC guidance.
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Bathroom Safety After 50: Simple Changes That Help Prevent Falls
A few low-cost changes, from grab bars to non-slip mats and better lighting, can make the bathroom safer. Here is what the CDC recommends.
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Clocks Fall Back November 1: A Good Day to Check Your Smoke and CO Alarms
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Here is a simple routine for testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, swapping batteries and knowing when an alarm is too old.
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Fireplace and Wood Stove Safety: Simple Steps for a Cozy, Safe Winter
A few easy habits keep a warm fire safe: yearly chimney cleaning, a 3-foot clearance and careful ash disposal.
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How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
Simple steps to protect your home’s pipes before and during a cold snap, plus how to safely thaw a frozen pipe.
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Downsizing Your Home: A Gentle, Step-by-Step Plan for Decluttering
Sorting through years of belongings is easier in small steps. Here’s a calm plan for decluttering before a move, from measuring your new space to handling keepsakes.
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Staying Warm and Safe in Cold Weather: Hypothermia Basics
As we age, our bodies can lose heat faster than we notice. Here’s how to keep your home warm enough, dress for the cold, spot the warning signs of hypothermia and know what to do.
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How to Get Ready for Winter Storms and Power Outages at Home
A winter storm can leave you without power for days. Here’s how to build a kit, plan for medicines and medical devices, stay warm without risking carbon monoxide poisoning, and keep food safe.
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Space Heater Safety: Simple Habits for a Warm, Safe Winter
A space heater can take the chill off a room, but it needs a little care. These plain-English habits, drawn from fire safety agencies, help keep your home warm and safe.
