Some old-fashioned window guards look like they have a potbelly. Discover the real reason why, as well as the history ...

They added that the new rules left developers with three main options: make windows considerably smaller, make houses taller, or insert metal bars across windows to protect against accidental falls.

Security bars on your windows can trap you inside, delaying your rescue. It can take less than one minute for flames to engulf an entire room in your home.

Inspired by homes open to their natural settings, an architect designed a house on the Greek island of Corfu with minimal barriers from the “wild landscape.” ...

Tightly sealed doors made of fiberglass, metal and wood with a 20-minute fire rating can temporarily stop embers from entering the house. Pet doors are vulnerable to embers.