Keep your home sweet home safe and sound

Articles from State Farm® to help keep you, your family, and your home safe and secure from fires, theft, and other potential hazards.

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.

Tips for home fire safety and prevention

Fires in your home can devastate your family and property alike. Increase your fire preparedness with these basic fire prevention tips.

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.

Leading causes of house fires and how to prevent them

Devastating home fires are all too common. By taking fire precautions at home, you could help prevent the fire before it starts.

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.

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.

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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