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A Pesticide Primer
When pesticides are needed, one should always start with the safest thing and use it only on the target insect. |
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Assembling Your Disaster Kit
When assembling a disaster kit in preparation for storms or emergencies, it is important to consider all eventualities. Make ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard ... |
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Backup Power
Brownouts and blackouts cut your home's crucial electrical supply. Backup power systems keep the furnace warm, the ... |
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are ... |
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Checklist for a Safe and Insurable Home
Following some simple guidelines can safeguard your property, keep your family protected and lower your insurance premiums. ... |
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Child Safety during Home Renovations
Keeping kids safe at home is a challenge under the best circumstances, and it's an even more difficult task when your house is ... |
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Childproofing Checklist
Not all child accidents are preventable, but childproofing your home will help avoid them. |
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Childproofing the Bathroom
The bathroom can be a fun place for bubble baths and happy memories for children. But it can also harbor many dangers. Common ... |
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Childproofing the Home Office
Creating a safe environment in a home office is easy when you follow these tips, ensuring that everyone in the family stays ... |
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Childproofing the Kitchen
Between burns, bumps, pinches and bruises, the kitchen can be a dangerous place for children. Safety products and common sense ... |
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Creating a Pet-Friendly Home
From cat rooms to dog houses, simple ways you can help your pet feel at home. |
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De-Icing Salts for Slippery Walks
When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents. |
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Determine Your Flood Risk
The odds may seem like a million to one you'll ever experience serious flooding. But it happens more than you'd think. In ... |
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Egress Solutions for Basement Living Space
Basement living space needs two exits, so before you begin your renovations, check the egress codes. |
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Electrical Outlets Safety
Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers. |
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Emergency Home Generators
Power outages can affect any home at any time. With the right emergency backup power solution, life can continue without ... |
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Emergency Shutoffs
Every homeowner should know how to turn off the water, electrical and gas utility systems for the home in the event of an ... |
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Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint is a serious health risk in older homes. Today, new products are available that may save the time and expense ... |
