Are Your Receptacles Safe?
When you plug in a device into a receptacle that is grounded, you probably don’t think much about it, but that ground wire protects you from danger if there is a malfunction with an appliance or device that you are using. A short could cause metal parts to conduct electricity right through you, possibly leading […]
Smells From Your Sink
Do you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen? It can be a convenient thing to have, but have you ever noticed strange smells coming from it? This is a common occurrence in garbage disposals when there is organic matter stuck in the blades, giving off odors when decaying. Here are a few tips on […]
A Flame You Could Do Without
In the past, gas powered appliances relied on a pilot light to ignite the gas. A pilot light is a small flame that burns from a gas supply that is constantly flowing. This means that you are wasting gas, and it does present a potential safety hazard. With gas flowing all day long, it will […]
A Safer Wall Receptacle
Whenever you are dealing with electricity in a wet environment, you have a risk of serious injury. This is why there is a special type of wall receptacle designed specifically for usage in such scenarios. It is called a GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacle. These are required in your kitchen and bathroom, as […]
Is Something Eating Your Home?
Have you ever experienced a termite attack? These insects can be very damaging, even leading to collapse of walls and similar issues. While termites look a lot like ants, they are actually more closely related to cockroaches. Just like with cockroaches, protection against termites will require you to be on the alert for any traces […]
Clearing Out Your Bathroom
What is the air like in your bathroom after you take a shower? Most likely it is steamy and hot, unless you prefer taking cold showers. All that hot humid air can do great damage to your bathroom, however. It can help mold get a foothold in your bathroom, as well as, other water related […]
A Safe Crib
Most kids spend at least part of their childhood sleeping in a crib. While cribs are generally safe, there have been some terrible accidents involving crips that could have been avoided. First, you should make sure that you have a good quality crib. Sometimes there will be recalls on cribs because of some defect in […]
Using A Ladder Safely
Climbing a ladder is a fairly basic action that many of us have done more times than we can count. You might not be aware, though, that it is one of the most dangerous things you can do around your home. In fact, falls are among the leading causes for injuries in homes, and when […]
Keeping The Things You Value Safe
While having children is a lot of work and worry, you never get tired of it. While there are many dangers for your children, many of them can be avoided with some planning and forethought. There are too many injuries and accidents involving children in homes that did not need to happen. So, what should […]
The Importance Of Firestops
When a fire rages through a building, the way the building is constructed will make a huge difference in how quickly it spreads. While some of the measures taken to halt the fire’s progress, such as fire doors and sprinkler systems are very obvious, there are some that are not as obvious, but still very […]