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A Pesticide Primer
A Pesticide Primer
When pesticides are needed, one should always start with the safest thing and use it only on the target insect.
Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home and points out the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The ...
Assembling Your Disaster Kit
Assembling Your Disaster Kit
When assembling a disaster kit in preparation for storms or emergencies, it is important to consider all eventualities. Make ...
Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
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 ...
Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
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 ...
Baby Safety Gates
Baby Safety Gates
Bob talks with Jay Martel from the International Association for Child Safety about the Configure Gate product from KidCo. ...
Backup Power
Backup Power
Brownouts and blackouts cut your home's crucial electrical supply. Backup power systems keep the furnace warm, the ...
Beware Backflow
Beware Backflow
When water flows backward through the water supply system, it is called backsiphonage or backflow. When that water is ...
Bring Outdoor Items In
Bring Outdoor Items In
If you have furniture and other outdoor equipment on your patio or deck, bring them inside when strong weather threatens. ...
Broken Windows
Broken Windows
Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use goggles if you have to break any glass. Carefully ...
Building to Fire Codes and Installing Fireproofing Material
Building to Fire Codes and Installing Fireproofing Material
Bob and Ryley check out the interior construction that is being built up to stringent fire codes. While the building is ...
Buying Ceramic Tile
Buying Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is a natural material, and some types of tile are made from recycled glass (including the products listed below). ...
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are ...
Carbon Monoxide Risks
Carbon Monoxide Risks
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, have your heating equipment "tuned up" each year, preferably before the ...
Carbon Monoxide Symptoms
Carbon Monoxide Symptoms
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often confused with those of influenza, and the highest incidence of poisoning ...
Catalytic Combuster
Catalytic Combuster
If you have a newer EPA-rated woodstove, you might have a catalytic combuster in there somewhere. Make sure to check the ...
Checklist for a Safe and Insurable Home
Checklist for a Safe and Insurable Home
Following some simple guidelines can safeguard your property, keep your family protected and lower your insurance premiums. ...
Child Lead Check
Child Lead Check
To reduce your child's exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in ...
Child Proof House
Child Proof House
There are simple things you can do to safeguard your home for your children. Install safety latches on drawers and cabinets. ...
Child Safety
Child Safety
It's important to remember that small children and home improvement projects don't mix. Keep your kids safe by keeeping ...
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