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Home -- it's where the heart is. It's also the biggest and, we hope, best investment most consumers will ever make, so it's important to choose wisely, maintain it well and enjoy it!

New Standards Aim to Make Microwave Ovens Safer for Children

New Standards Aim to Make Microwave Ovens Safer for Children

New safety standards will make microwave ovens less likely to cause severe burns in children. That’s the hope, anyway. The new standards will make oven doors harder to open, hopefully reducing the severe burns that now scar hundreds of children yearly. The changes grow out of a 15-year effort

Home Elevators a Safety Threat for Children

Home Elevators a Safety Threat for Children

Home elevators seem harmless enough. They help seniors and disabled people move around their homes more easily and they’re generally considered an enviable safety measure for those who can afford them. But, like swimming pools and hot tubs, they can pose a deadly hazard for children. Although incidents are