Home Safety Installation
Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your home safety.
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Understanding Lock Grades
You can’t take the security of your home or your family's safety too seriously, and door locks are the first line of protection. But there are tons of door locks on the market. Add in the multiple grades, and you’re bound for frustration. We’ll explain what you need to know about lock grades so you can make the best choice for your budget and needs.
How To Retrofit a Home for Earthquakes and When To Hire Pros
Read our step-by-step guide on how to retrofit a home for earthquakes so that you can be prepared for this natural disaster. We cover costs, potential savings and more.
How to Install a Fire Escape Ladder
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install an emergency escape ladder
How To Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, wires an old house with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
How To Install an Electronic Dead Bolt
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor demonstrates how to install an electronic deadbolt in this video. Plus, find advice for choosing your lock.
How to Install a Wall Safe
Safeguard your valuables in 4 easy steps
How to Install Radon Mitigation
An odorless gas, radon can pose serious health risks without you even realizing it. Learn how to install radon mitigation to keep you safe.
A Step by Step Guide to Installing a Deadbolt Lock
In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to install a new deadbolt lock, as well as tips on how to maintain it.
How to Install a Lockset
A step-by-step guide from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram