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  • How to : Use New "SHORT-SALE" Rules (to your advantage)

    Years ago I wrote a weekly column for a Florida Web site: Housing Predictor. I was way ahead of the "foreclosure/short sale" game. I even wrote a book on the subject of financing that...

  • How to Work with a Ladder Safely

    This is the time of year that you will see a lot people climbing up on ladders. Take precautions as there can be dangers when using a ladder. Each year over 200,000 people end up in an emergency...

  • How to Make good fences

    Just imagine one day all your things & money was theft, some important documents are stolen from your office, your factory in fire. Hope nobody want to pass these days, hope you are aware of...

  • How to Secure Your Home When You're Out of Town

    Too often, people go out of town without giving a second thought to what might happen to their home while they're away. Unfortunately, there's a criminal element in your community that may be...

  • How to Safely Use a Ladder and Avoid an Accident

    This is the time of year that you will see a lot people climbing up on ladders. Take precautions as there can be dangers when using a ladder. Each year over 200,000 people end up in an emergency...

  • Emergency Personal Safety

    Knowing what to do in an emergency situation can make the difference between life and death. Your workplace may have an emergency plan and you should have a personal version, as well, so that you...

  • Do Moth Balls Keep Raccoons Out of Trash Cans?

    Raccoons are highly intelligent and adaptive mammals. Due to human encroachment on natural raccoon habitats, the animals have become very comfortable living in urban and suburban environments....

  • Tips on Moving a Gunsafe

    Gun safes are large and very heavy safes meant to store a large number of guns in your possession, locked in the safe so that only you can access them. When moving these safes, there are certain...

  • How to Prevent Throw Rugs From Moving

    Throw rugs present tripping and slip hazards when they can easily slide, bunch up, and flip up at the edges and corners. Heavier rugs with non-slip backing are a safer choice, but throw rugs can...

  • GFCI Breaker Troubleshooting

    A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruption) device offers excellent protection against shorts which can cause electrical fires or electrocution. While a GFCI cannot prevent all electrical shocks,...

  • How to Select a Portable Electric Generator

    A portable electric generator is useful in the case of power outages. Extended periods without power can pose health and safety risks. Having a generator on hand addresses potential home safety...

  • Proper Storage of Gasoline

    Gasoline itself is not flammable, however its fumes are highly flammable. This simple fact makes gasoline very volatile. Proper storage methods and practices must be observed and followed in order...

  • How to Pick a Door Knob Lock

    Being locked out of your bedroom or your bathroom can be irritating and frustrating. This simple method to unlock the doors won't take much time.

  • How to Eradicate Bedbugs

    Bed bugs are a common pest in many hotels. They are an annoying intrusion in the home, particularly because they feed on human blood and produce painful bites. Despite the cleanliness of one's...

  • Effects of Chlorine Bleach on Skin

    Chlorine bleach is an effective cleanser with many uses. However, bleach has been proven to cause adverse effects to skin, eyes and even respiratory systems. Chlorine bleach and ammonia, when used...

  • Electrical Safety in Changing a Lightbulb

    Changing a light bulb seems easy enough, but there are some things that you should think about when changing a light bulb. Take the time to do things safely so that you aren't injuring yourself or...

  • How to Select a Security Camera

    Strange noises outside the door aren't as scary with a security camera system. Small monitoring cameras ease worries about the security of your home and your family. If the security camera system...

  • Different Kinds of Door Locks

    When it comes to keeping a family safe and secure in their home, a good door lock is often the best first line of defense. Knowing the differences among the different kinds of door locks is...

  • How to Destroy and Combat Mold in the Basement

    Most individuals know black mold can be dangerous to your health. While this is true, any mold in large enough quantities can pose dangers to respiratory and overall health. The most common place...

  • The Safe Way to Drink Pond Water

    In some cases you may find it necessary to obtain your drinking water from a fresh water pond. Drinking the water from the pond as it is can be dangerous to your health due to contaminants or...

  • How to Prevent Creosote Buildup in Chimneys

    Creosote is a brownish-black natural product of combustion usually found in fireplaces and chimneys after a fire has been extinguished. According to the Vancouver, Washington Fire Department, too...

  • Ways to Immobilize & Stun

    Self-defense weapons can immobilize or stun attackers so that you may call for help or escape a dangerous situation. There are a few devices that will effectively prevent you from being harmed in...

  • How to Kill Wasps That Are in Your House

    Wasps will find their way into your home through openings, cracks, wall voids, door casings and attics. Often they will hibernate in the home during the cold winter months and emerge in the spring...

  • DIY Home Security Tricks

    You can do many things to improve your home security without buying expensive systems. You can hide valuables in places that are very difficult to discover, protect the most vulnerable entrances...

  • How to Become Aware About Emergency Disaster Warnings

    This is an articles about becoming aware of the importance of emergency disaster warnings.

  • How to Make An Emergency Preparedness Kit.

    This is an article on how to make an emergency preparedness kit.

  • How to Make An Emergency Food Stock

    This is an article on how to create an emergency food stock.

  • How to Make An Emergency Plan

    This is an article about making an emergency plan.

  • How to Be Safe When Working Around or With Electrical Wires

    Since the electricity in your home is at a lower and safer voltage than it is outside, it can still be dangerous. Many people do some home repairs on their own and then there are times when a...

  • How to Stop Others From Opening a Sliding Door

    Sliding glass doors are an easy way to allow light to enter a room. Unfortunately, they can also be an inviting entrance for thieves or other intruders. Most sliding glass doors have a latch that...

  • How to Stop Snow Sliding on Metal Roofs

    Snow and ice sliding off a metal roof can cause serious injury to persons or animals on the ground. To stop snow from sliding off the roof, you need to use either snow stops or snow fences....

  • Types of Steel Beams & Connections

    When undertaking home construction or remodeling, it is necessary to choose the right item for the right task. Steel beams and components are used in the construction of large structures, and come...

  • Procedures for Inspecting Fire Extinguishers

    The same procedures that are used for checking and inspecting fire extinguishers in commercial and professional settings can be emulated at home. It is important to inspect fire extinguishers in...

  • How to Open Master Locks

    Master combination locks are useful for securing doors that do not have a locking mechanism, such as fence, garage and shed doors. The locks do not use a key but rather a combination and stay...

  • How to Make Sticky Glue for Mouse Traps

    Making your own glue for mouse traps from a common pantry item and water is easier than a trip to the hardware store or a call to the local exterminator. Glue traps are convenient because of their...

  • How to Childproof a Patio Sliding Screen Door

    Sliding screen doors are an excellent way to let in fresh air, but unfortunately they can be less than safe for babies and small children. Sliding screen doors provide a lot of temptation for a...

  • How to childproof kitchen cabinets

    Kitchens are the heart of the home and a great place for the family to gather together for fun, food and social interaction. Unfortunately, kitchen cabinets are filled with dangerous things that...

  • How to Measure the Moisture Content of a Wall

    Water intrusion in the walls is normal during the construction phase. However, prolonged moisture can damage the wood sheathing and framing. You cannot detect moisture problems in the walls from a...

  • How to Remove a Dead Bolt Lock

    Deadbolts, sometimes referred to as "security bolts," are one of the most common home security devises, and rarely malfunction because they do not have many parts. However, with repeated use, the...

  • How to View a CCTV Camera on a TV

    A closed-circuit television system can provide an effective way to monitor the security of your home or business. CCTV systems are easy to set up and can be monitored from any standard TV set...

  • How to Make an Earthquake Survial Kit

    Do you have an earthquake survival kit? When an earthquake hits you want to be prepared to deal with the aftermath. If you have an earthquake survival kit already put together you will be better...

  • Homemade Rip Fence for a Table Saw

    Table saw rip fences help keep wood straight and make the cutting process safer by effectively holding one side of the wood so there is less chance of cutting a hand. According to Woodgears.ca, it...

  • Mold Cleaning & Removal

    Mold requires moisture to grow and can appear almost anywhere in a home, including on wood, paper or carpet, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Mold releases spores into the air,...

  • How to Prevent Bacterial Growth

    Bacteria are small microorganisms commonly found in earth, water and living species. Bacteria come in many forms and can be helpful to an environment. However, certain types of bacteria can cause...

  • How to Know What Letters / Type / Rating Mean on Fire Extinguisher

    Hi! All fire extinguishers have classification letters that show you what class (aka type or rating )fire they provide protection against. Nothing replaces training by a fire fighting professional...

  • Should You Crack Your House Windows for a Hurricane?

    By definition, a hurricane is a powerful tropical storm in which wind speeds exceed 74 miles per hour for an extended period of time. These storms start and gain their momentum over warm ocean...

  • Thunderstorm Electrical Safety

    As the National Weather Service advises, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors." Thunderstorms are unpredictable, severe weather events, with lightning causing an average of 58 deaths in the U.S. each...

  • Fire Pit Safety

    Fire pits are a fun way to enjoy time with friends and family in the great outdoors. But it is important to practice safety with your fire pit so a good time doesn't turn tragic.

  • Homemade Snow Roof Rake

    Snow falls in many areas of the world, and in some it can fall quite heavily during the winter months. Allowing snow to pile on your roof without removing it puts stress on the structure of your...

  • Kerosene Heater Information

    A kerosene heater is a portable heater that uses kerosene fuel for heating a home, garage or workshop. It is also known as a space heater that can be used for heat in an emergency situation.

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