Articles about smart homes
Discover other articles about smart technology to help protect your home.
Help protect your home and family with home security
Learn how the different types of home alarm systems can help improve your home security and maybe even get you a discount on your homeowners insurance.
Help control your home monitoring system with your smartphone
The latest generation of remote home monitoring goes far beyond smoke detection and intrusion alerts. Multiple professional and do-it-yourself options are available to help make your home a smart home.
How to secure your smart home devices
Help keep your connected home protected with these security tips.
Articles about protecting your home
Wildfire safety: What to do before a wildfire
Tips to help you assess your risk and identify ways to help protect your home and family.
What causes household mold?
Here are ways to cleanup and prevent household mold.
How to Select the Right Safe for You
Home safes are available in a variety of types and have ratings to indicate how secure they are. Read on to select the best type for your needs.
How to shut off utilities in an emergency
Learn how to shut off water, gas and electricity to your home in advance. Here's what to know about your utilities in an emergency.
Protect Yourself Against Home Burglary
Keep your home safe from burglary with common sense, timers on lights, and neighbors. Here are some steps you can take to help protect yourself and your possessions.
Protecting your home while on vacation
Consider these tips to help with home security and protection when you are away.
How to protect a vacant house after moving
Consider these vacant property protection tips.
Tips to help prevent burglary
Consider these home burglary prevention ideas to help protect your home.
How to protect your home while south for winter vacation
Keep your home safe and secure with home winterization tips for snowbirds to help prevent damage and theft.
Articles about fire prevention
Discover other articles about fire prevention to help protect your home.
Why cleaning your chimney is important
Fireplace safety begins with proper care.
Natural gas detectors — Are they worth it?
Natural gas detectors can alert you and your family of odorless and dangerous leaks.
The importance of fire extinguishers and types
Every home should have fire extinguishers that are designed for each type of fire.
The free Ting offer continues to help keep policyholders safe
State Farm® offers fire safety technology for the home.
Answers about automatic fire sprinkler systems
Commercial sprinkler systems are a key step in fire protection. If you have questions, get answers to help protect your business from devastating fire damage.
Create a fire escape plan today!
Make a home fire evacuation plan to be better prepared in case of a fire. Teach your kids how to avoid smoke inhalation, escape to safety and understand fire hazards.
Help protect your home against common causes of house fires
House fires can start in various ways, all resulting in danger. Familiarize yourself with these fire prevention tips to help reduce the risk.
Smoke detector placement and safety
Multiple smoke detectors may be needed in your home. Read about the different types.
Causes and prevention for carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be lethal to humans and animals. Learn the warning signs on how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Articles to help prevent claims
Understanding wind mitigation and its benefits
Learn about wind mitigation, possible benefits and discounts on home insurance
Annual home safety checklist
Help maintain the safety of your home by considering these annual home safety tips that cover everything from the attic down to the basement.
What not to store in the garage
Wondering what not to store in the garage? Some items might surprise you. Learn more about what can stay and what should be stored elsewhere.
Portable Generator Safety
Check out these portable generator safety tips for when you need to provide temporary power to your home or wherever you need it.
A quick review of laundry safety tips
Learn how to help keep your laundry room safe from hazards, including the harmful effects of laundry detergents.
11 signs you should think about rewiring your home
Home electrical fires are often related to wiring problems. Is your home at risk?
What is radon gas?
How to test for and treat your home for this colorless, odorless and dangerous gas.
Tips to minimize moisture in your home
Protect your home by reducing excess moisture before it causes major damage.
How to identify poisonous plants and flowers
Toxic plants to keep out of reach of children and pets.
Tips for dealing with lead paint
If your home was built before 1978, and occasionally after that, lead may be present in lead-based paint, so read these safety tips.
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