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Natural Linoleum
In kitchen and bathroom areas where vinyl flooring is often used, natural linoleum can be used instead. (Vinyl flooring is ... |
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Paint Clean-Ups
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Use soapy water for water-based paints, mineral ... |
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Pesticide Safety
All pesticides are toxic to some degree. This means they can pose some risk to you, to your children, pets, and to any ... |
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Planning a Safe Room
Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe windstorms rip through hundreds of towns and cities across the United ... |
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Pond Safety
If your planning a backyard pond, locate it where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ordinances ... |
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Potential Hazards
During a disaster, ordinary objects in your home can cause injury or damage. Anything that can move, fall, break, or cause a ... |
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Power Outage Safety
Include power outages in your family disaster plan, identifying alternate means of transportation and routes to home, school, ... |
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Powertool Safety
When working with any type of powertool, avoid wearing jewelry such as watches, bracelets or chains. They can easily become ... |
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Radon and Renovations
If you are planning any major renovations, such as converting an unfinished basement area into living space, it is especially ... |
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Radon Test Device Placement
Radon testing device(s) should be placed in the lowest level of the home suitable for occupancy. This means testing in the ... |
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Radon Testing Time
Whether you test for radon yourself or hire a state-certified tester or a privately certified tester, all radon tests should ... |
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Recycled Wood Safety
One of the more dreaded occurrences for any woodworker is when a tool collides with a metal object in recycled wood. Before ... |
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Replacing Light Bulbs
When replacing light bulbs, always be sure to comply with the wattage limits of the lighting. Often times people will replace ... |
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Replacing Outlets
If you have an old house with dated electrical outlets, you know they weren't designed to meet the demands of today's ... |
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Roofs and Hurricanes
Regardless of your roof type, hurricane straps are designed to help hold the roof to the walls. Ask your builder to install ... |
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Rooftop Antennas
Before you install a rooftop antenna or satellite dish, be sure it is away from any power lines. It's best to locate antennas ... |
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Safety Gates
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
If you’re a parent, one of your many important jobs is making your home safe for ... |
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Safety Tools
No matter what size your workshop is, there are some basic safety tools you should not be without. A smoke alarm, fire ... |
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Saw Safety
Here are some important safety tips to remember when you're using a circular saw. Remove jewelry and loose clothing first, and ... |
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Saw Tune-Up
Before and after each use, check the saw's safety mechanisms. Make sure that blade guards are operating properly and smoothly. ... |
