Wednesday, February 15 2012 1:48 AM EST2012-02-15 06:48:31 GMT
Hazards increase dramatically as homes age. In this Safety Report, we talked to one Charlottesville homeowner who fixed up her 87-year-old house.Full Story
Hazards increase dramatically as homes age. In this Safety Report, we talked to one Charlottesville homeowner who fixed up her 87-year-old house.Full Story
Friday, February 10 2012 12:45 AM EST2012-02-10 05:45:44 GMT
Every day we breathe in a radioactive, cancer-causing gas. Usually it is in small doses that aren't dangerous, but radon is found at unhealthy levels inside one out of every 15 homes.Full Story
Every day we breathe in a radioactive, cancer-causing gas. Usually it is in small doses that aren't dangerous, but radon is found at unhealthy levels inside one out of every 15 homes.Full Story
Albemarle County volunteer firefighters are offering some tips to keep your home safe from fires this holiday season. Firefighters say they tend to see a spike in calls for service this time of year.Full Story
Albemarle County volunteer firefighters are offering some tips to keep your home safe from fires this holiday season. Firefighters say they tend to see a spike in calls for service this time of year.Full Story
Leaving children in the hands of a stranger is one of the hardest moments for parents. It is best to be prepared with tips on finding a safe babysitter.Full Story
Leaving children in the hands of a stranger is one of the hardest moments for parents. It is best to be prepared with tips on finding a safe babysitter.Full Story
Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster in your home can be downright frustrating, but recovery can happen quicker if you prepare before a storm strikes.Full Story
Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster in your home can be downright frustrating, but recovery can happen quicker if you prepare before a storm strikes.Full Story
When what you flush down the toilet comes back up, the disgusting mess creates an unhealthy and expensive disaster. Learn ways to prevent raw sewage from flowing backward into your home.Full Story
When what you flush down the toilet comes back up, the disgusting mess creates an unhealthy and expensive disaster. Learn ways to prevent raw sewage from flowing backward into your home.Full Story
Rookie drivers are at the highest risk on the road, and so are the passengers riding with them. But there are steps to take for some parental peace of mind.Full Story
Rookie drivers are at the highest risk on the road, and so are the passengers riding with them. But there are steps to take for some parental peace of mind.Full Story
Thursday, November 3 2011 2:31 PM EDT2011-11-03 18:31:18 GMT
According to the latest annual crime report, Charlottesville police investigated 180 reports of burglary or breaking and entering. Learn some tips on how to keep burglars out of your home.Full Story
According to the latest annual crime report, Charlottesville police investigated 180 reports of burglary or breaking and entering. Learn some tips on how to keep burglars out of your home.Full Story
The August earthquake is teaching homeowners a lesson about insurance. Hundreds of homeowners are left with hefty repair bills because nearly no one had earthquake coverage as part of their policy.Full Story
The August earthquake is teaching homeowners a lesson about insurance. Hundreds of homeowners are left with hefty repair bills because nearly no one had earthquake coverage as part of their policy.Full Story
The sound is the same but not all smoke detectors are alike. Ionization alarms detect flaming, fast-moving fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering, smoky blazes.Full Story
The sound is the same but not all smoke detectors are alike. Ionization alarms detect flaming, fast-moving fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering, smoky blazes.Full Story
Heading to the pool is one popular way to stay cool and public pools are required to meet a set of safety standards that the federal government toughened just a few years ago.Full Story
Heading to the pool is one popular way to stay cool and public pools are required to meet a set of safety standards that the federal government toughened just a few years ago.Full Story
Tuesday night's topic of choice at Charlottesville City Council was the dangers of a booming deer population. But not everyone is convinced that population is a problem.
We're almost over the hump for another work week. If you're already feeling sick of work, it may be more than the mid-week blues. A Charlottesville doctor diagnoses work sleep disorder.
One of central Virginia's most decorated war veterans is adding honors to his list. Carl "Chubby" Proffitt was part of the first wave to hit France's Omaha Beach on D-Day.
The George Huguely murder trial is in recess until Wednesday, when it will resume with jury deliberations, but you may wonder why it is on hold for so long.
