Smoke and CO detectors, fire safety, water leak protection, locks, cameras and emergency preparedness.
Most fireproof bags list a temperature, not a fire rating. Compare the best fireproof document bag, file box and cash pouch picks by what each listing says.
How much water is really in a 72-hour go-bag? We check the best emergency kit for home use against the Ready.gov list and show what to add before a storm.
Slick wooden steps, icy porch stairs or a dog who skids? The best non slip stair treads by type: carpet, bullnose, outdoor rubber and grit tape, plus fit tips.
Auto-on plug-in lights, USB-C headlamps, AA lanterns and a neck light: how to choose the best flashlight for emergencies and outages, and why to skip candles.
Watt-hours, surge watts, UPS switchover and solar input compared: the best portable power station for outages, from a 7.8 lb unit to 2 kWh fridge backup.
Under-knob brace, track bar or screw-in flip lock? Compare the best door security bar options for hinged and patio doors, and keep a fast way out in a fire.
Keypad, fingerprint, Wi-Fi or Matter over Thread? Compare the best smart lock picks from Schlage, Kwikset, eufy and more by backup power, codes and door fit.
Pine needles, oak leaves or roof grit? Compare the best gutter guard types, from stainless micro-mesh to foam inserts, by gutter fit, install method and claims.
L14-30 or L5-30? Find the best generator cord for your outlet and inlet box, and why a transfer switch, not a wall outlet, is the only safe way to power a home.
Will it wake you for a tornado warning? We sort the best weather radio picks into S.A.M.E. alert radios and hand crank emergency radios, with power options.
Call Jeff Smith’s Portsmouth office for a free, no-pressure quote on any coverage.
