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Dog Safety
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Give your dog a sense of security and boundaries to keep him out of trouble ... |
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Electrical Capacity
Before you buy that new powertool, check your homes electrical capacity. Make sure that you have the proper voltage and wiring ... |
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Emergency Board Up
If your home is not protected by impact-resistant windows and doors; or impact resistant shutters or panels; consider building ... |
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Extension Cord Overload
Don't overload extension cords by plugging in appliances that draw a total of more watts than the rating of the cord. Use ... |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Falling Tools
If you have a step ladder that is tall enough so you can't see the top when standing beside it, be extra cautious about tool ... |
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Fire Extinguishers
Whether you live in a palace or a studio apartment, you've got to have a fire extinguisher. While they come types A, B, or C, ... |
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First Aid Kit
You want to do the right thing and include a first aid kit in your workshop. The question is, what should you keep in it? ... |
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Flood Prep - Electrical
Keep these points in mind when you have your electrical system components raised:
a) Electrical system modifications ... |
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Flood Prep - Fuel Tanks
Keep these points in mind when you anchor a fuel tank:
a) If you prefer not to do this work yourself, you can have a ... |
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Flood Prep - HVAC
Keep these points in mind when you have your HVAC equipment raised or floodproofed:
a) Changes to the plumbing, ... |
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Flood Warnings -- Understand Them
Flood Watch - Flash flooding or flooding is possible within the designated WATCH area. Be alert.
Flood Warning - ... |
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Full Speed Sawing
Don't start a saw motor with the blade touching the workpiece. Let the motor reach full speed before it begins the cut. |
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Garage Doors and Hurricanes
In high winds, double garage doors can pull out of their tracks or collapse from wind pressure. If garage doors fail, high ... |
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Gas Logs
Gas logs release a lot of water vapor when they are burning. You should be wary of mold and mildew, especially if you have ... |
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Generator CO
Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces. Generators can produce high levels of CO very quickly. When ... |
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Generator Safety
Never connect generators to your internal wiring. The reverse flow of electricity or "backflow" can injure an unsuspecting ... |
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Hammer Safety
A hammer is one of the most common tools around. However simple it is to use, certain safety precautions should always be ... |
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Hot Water Savings
Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to save money on your gas/electricity bill. If you have children in the ... |
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Hurricane Straps, Clips, & Anchor Bolts
Your home's ability to resist the extreme force of wind is only as strong as its weakest link, so the only sure way to create ... |
