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New Smoke Detector Technology Can Save Lives
It's the time of year again when days grow shorter and nights longer and, for most of the U.S., clocks "fall back" an hour.
This twice annual time change serves as an excellent reminder to replace smoke detector batteries.
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'Recall of the Week'
One of our most recent programming changes involved the addition of a segment called "The Recall of the Week" dedicated to reporting about manufacturers' recalls of items that are potentially dangerous to consumers.
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Added Lighting Makes Home Safer as Well as Brighter
Adding lighting to your home can make it safer and brighter, and can also make it easier to accomplish everyday chores and projects in the kitchen and many other areas.
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Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
If your home is heated by a gas or oil-fired furnace, your water heater or clothes dryer is gas fired, your cooktop or oven is gas operated, you have a fireplace or a wood-burning stove, you may be exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
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BBQ Safety
Whether your barbecue uses charcoal, wood, propane or natural gas, don't even think about firing it up until you are sure it's safe.
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Better Safe Than Sorry
What can do you do to make your home safer and more secure? Read on!
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Carbon Monoxide
Here are some tips on how to detect and avoid high levels of carbon monoxide in your home.
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Christmas Tree Safety
One of the pleasant aromas in warm-weather seasons comes from a barbecue going full blast. In the winter it is the refreshing scent of oak burning in a fireplace. The smell that we hope never to encounter is that of a house fire.
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Dealing With Fire Ladders
With warm weather comes dry grass and the chance for fire.
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Detecting Carbon Monoxide
It's tasteless, odorless, colorless and the number one cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. It's carbon monoxide, a highly toxic gas formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon. It is present whenever fuel is burned.
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Fall-Winter Home Safety and Security
Fall and winter mean shorter days, colder weather, and less natural light to safely traverse paths outdoors and hallways indoors...
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Fire Extinguishers
According to the National Safety Council, more than two million fires are reported each year in the United States. Nearly 4,000 Americans are killed in those fires and up to 20,000 are injured.
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Fire Prevention Checklist
Schools, businesses, the military and other organizations where large groups of people congregate, practice fire drills on a regular basis. When was the last time you and your family practiced a fire drill at home?
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Fire Safety
Scorching temperatures can cause spontaneous fires in and around the house, resulting in the loss of personal property and threatening life. Each year, thousands of acres of wildland and hundreds of homes are destroyed during a fire season which lasts from May to October and even longer in some areas of the country.
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Gasoline Safety
According to statistics gathered by the National Fire Incident Reporting System, there is a dramatic increase in fires, burn injuries and death caused by the ignition of gasoline vapors every summer.
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Holiday Safety
Last year more than 30 people died as a result of Christmas tree fires. It is estimated that another 1,500 lost their lives to faulty heating systems that caused fires or asphyxiated them (carbon monoxide poisoning).
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Holiday Safety Tips
When the folks at The Associated Press asked for a column about holiday safety we were a little reluctant. We had done it before. But when they pointed out that such a column could save lives, we realized that this subject cannot be overdone.
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Home Maintenance Myth-busters
Myths, folk tales and fairy tales are amusing when it comes to literature. However, when the subject is home maintenance, myths can be dangerous and costly. Here's list of home maintenance myths that will make your home safe and help save you money.
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Installing Grab Bars
"Baby Boomers" have been setting trends in America since the late 1940s. That they are getting older is manifesting itself in some interesting ways. And, to a great extent, in the home.
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It's Never Too Late to Prepare for Disasters
Since September was National Preparedness Month, we both agreed that "better late than never" was an appropriate direction here and decided to bone up on the subject.
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Making a Pool Safe for Children
According to reports by the National Spa & Pool Institute, an alarming number of drowning deaths involve young children. And, these deaths don't happen in a lake, river or ocean for the most part; they occur in the family swimming pool. Many of these deaths could have been avoided by using proper safety measures.
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Never Too Late to Plan for an Emergency
In the wake of the tremendous destruction wrought by recent hurricanes, we thought it prudent to remind readers of the importance of having an emergency preparedness plan.
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Practicing Home Safety
Your home, although your sanctuary, due to its many mechanical components, can pose some dangers to you and your family. You should be aware of potential safety hazards at home and take steps to prevent injury.
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Pre-Vacation Tips
For the vacation-bound home owner, there is a lot more to do than to make plane reservations and pack. A home is filled with mechanical systems that easily can be damaged if left operating unattended even for a few days.
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Removing an Acoustic Ceiling
Removing "cottage cheese" ceilings has become one of the most popular components of home improvement projects ranging from minor alterations up through major makeovers. It's almost unanimous; acoustic ceilings are out and virtually any other finish is in (smooth, textured, or wood).
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Rules for Snow Clearing Safety
Heavy snowfall has been the focus of weather reports on the evening news in many parts of the country this winter. So hard hit are some areas that folks are stranded, unable to back their cars out of their driveways. And, those are the lucky ones. Some people can't even find their cars beneath all the white stuff.
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Safeguarding Your Home for Children
Last year alone, over 26 million children were injured as a result of domestic accidents. There are measures you can take to significantly reduce the risk that of accidents, and make your home a safer place for the little ones that share it with you.
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Safety Tour
We recently participated in the First Alert Home Safety Challenge
Tour. It was an eye-opening experience.
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Test for Radon in Your Home
Like carbon monoxide, you can't see, smell or taste radon, but the gas may be a problem in your home.
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The Importance of a Fire Escape Plan
Fire has been a number one household danger ever since the day, many eons ago, when our prehistoric ancestors got the idea of bringing fire indoors for cave heating and woolly mammoth cooking. Since then accidents resulting in the destruction of households have occurred due to misunderstanding, miscalculations and misuse of this powerful force of nature.
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The Importance of a Smoke Detector
The chances of dying in a home fire can be cut nearly in half when, states the NFPA, there is a working smoke alarm in the home. The operative word in the previous sentence is "working." A poorly maintained smoke alarm is like playing Russian roulette with your family's lives.
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Time for checking safety in the backyard
Spending time in the backyard with family and friends is one of the great American pastimes. However, it really is important to make sure that your backyard is safe for kids and adults.
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Using a Ladder Safely
You can avoid ladder-related injuries by having the right ladder for the job and being able to use it properly. Learn how to accomplish both in this week's project.
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Winter Tips
Snow is great for skiing or for children to romp around in, but it can cause major problems in and around the home. Excessive snowfall can result in everything from a cracked chimney to a collapsed roof. What's more, the energy required to clean up after a major snowstorm can trigger health problems or even result in a heart attack.
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