Fire extinguishers are an item that everyone can agree is good to have, but few of us own. Any public building and almost every workplace have a variety of fire extinguishers, but the average home likely has none. A small chemical or CO2 extinguisher placed strategically could have saved many thousands of homes in the past decade, and if people understood their importance, would save thousands in the coming decade. Whether a kitchen grease fire, a malfunctioning appliance or a candle placed too close to a drape, a home extinguisher would make a difference. It would save property, homes and even lives for only a few dollars. Can you afford not to have one?