General Home Safety

Surviving a natural disaster requires planning and preparation. If you have prepared yourself you can get by comfortably during whatever crisis you have. When the power is out, your first...

Creosote is formed when wood smoke condenses and attaches itself to the lining of a chimney before it exits the top of the pipe. A wood-burning stove with a chimney full of creosote is at risk of...

Under normal use, creosote residue builds up on the chimney walls. Creosote is a black or brown residue that forms while burning wood. If this residue is not removed regularly and is allowed to...

The properly stocked winter pantry can be a source of considerable comfort for you and your family, it might even be lifesaving someday.

Home safety no longer means having only house alarms and smoke detectors. Many homeowners are also testing for noxious gases. Noxious gases are any gases, such as carbon monoxide and radon, that...

For optimum safely, leave a coal stove's operation to an experienced person. Starting and maintaining a coal fire is move complicated than burning one in a wood stove.

Fire safety, and fire prevention is an important matter particularly with the onset of winter. The need identify potential fire hazzards so that you can protect your family, your home and...

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 4,000 people die and 20,000 are injured in fires every year. It takes only 30 seconds for a fire to get out of control and in less than a minute for the...

According to the United States Fire Administration, more than 4,000 people are killed in fires and around 200,000 more are injured each year. The majority of those fires take place in the home. ...

Being safe in a kitchen can help save a trip to the hospital or a call to the fire department. According to the Law Offices of Robert A. Brenner in California, from ages 5 to 75, burn injuries...

Burns can, at the least, be painful and at their worst be disfiguring or even fatal. There are hundreds of opportunities in the kitchen to receive a burn. Follow these ten steps to avoid burns...

Kitchen Safety is key to preventing the hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries that occur each year from kitchen fires. Follow these key tips to keep your family safe.

There is considerable concern about using camping stoves indoors. The main worry is a build-up of carbon monoxide. Every year there are reports of people suffering severe injury or even death from...

Venting the kitchen stove fumes from the home can go a long way for keeping your home healthy. Carbon monoxide gases can build up in newer homes that have a tight insulation seal. These fumes can...

Just like the old song says, “summertime and the living is easy," but unfortunately, sometimes that easy living makes us a little too laid back. During the summer, the potential for a fire in your...

Did you know that more accidents occur in the home than in any other location? Of course, we all know the safety drill for babies: outlet covers, drawer locks and corner shields. But older...

The thought of fire in your home is a scary one. The effects of a house fire are devastating. One can lose all of their cherished possessions along with their family or the prospect of being...

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over 9,000 residential fires occur each year due to wood stoves, and more than one-fifth of house fires are caused by the supplemental use of room...

The aftermath of an earthquake can leave you wishing you had been more prepared. Gather supplies and keep them in a safe place beforehand. Remember to keep batteries fresh in flashlights and...

Among the warnings that fire departments issue when cold weather arrives is to never use your oven to heat your house. The appliance isn't designed for that purpose---it can cook food all day...

There are all sorts of dangers in a home -glass, electricity, fire and cords on blinds. Sadly, many children fall victim to accidents every year that result in injury or death. This article will...

Most new wood stoves are efficiently airtight and may be controlled by the amount of air let into the firebox once the stove door is shut. Older wood stoves and fireplaces are less controlled and...

Since a fire can significantly cause major damage to your home, making a few minor adjustments to your house can save you, and your loved ones life. Do not take any of these tips lightly.

House fires are one of the constant reminders of how close you could be to losing everything that you love and cherish. However, you can avoid ever having a house fire by using some common sense,...

Wood stoves provide warmth and style to homes, but in doing so present their own safety issues. Cleaning a circulating wood stove is an imperative part of maintenance safety. The threat of fire...

Kids love to be in the kitchen. And if your house if like mine the kitchen is a busy place, especially when it is time to make dinner. If you take the time to teach your kids to use your kitchen...

Wood stoves are convenient, cozy and attractive, but there are some drawbacks. One of the biggest concerns for many people is the pollution caused by wood smoke, which is one of the biggest air...

Keeping a wood burning stove clear of ash, and cleaning the glass front, can increase heating efficiency. You only need a few tools to safely clean your stove.

For those growing up in the age of electricity, gas stoves may seem like a thing of the past. However, older apartments, homes, and many restaurant kitchens have them and you may have to use one...

If you have ever been in a house when the creosote in the chimney from your wood stove built up to the point that it caught fire, you know how frightening a chimney fire can be. Today's wood...

Wood-burning heaters or tent stoves can bring cozy warmth to any tent, but there are a few things that must be done for safety and security. In order to use a tent wood-burning heater correctly,...

This article will help to explain the art of starting a fire in a wood burning stove.

Kitchen fires can be as simple as a scorched potholder or can be the catalyst for a major house fire. There are many potential areas for a home kitchen fire to start, in the oven or on the stove,...

Here's how to make your own hearth pads for a wood-burning stove. The main purpose of a hearth pad with a certified stove is to protect your floor from embers that may fall on it. The stove must...

The kitchen is the busiest room in the house and likewise can be the most dangerous place. Designing your kitchen to be as safe as possible is wise to prevent accidents and injuries. The following...

House fires cause millions of dollars of structural damage, injuries and deaths each year. Inadequate safety features--including non-working smoke detectors--often lead to a large loss to the home...

Stove fires often happen with grease being the culprit. Hot grease can become so hot it will ignite. Oil is famous for starting stove fires as well. A stove fire can quickly spread to counters and...

Building a fire is an almost impossible task for some. Have you attempted time and time again - only to end up with a mess, no fire, and people laughing at you? Don't let this discourage you from...

Kitchens are frequent site for the start of residential fires - careless cooking is usually the cause. They begin with grease or pots that burn up on the stove, or something flammable (i.e. paper...

In cold weather, air gets heavy and dense. You can’t always guarantee that the air in your flue will be moving upward. Chances are, the opposite will be true and you will feel a cold breeze...

Most kitchen fires start because someone is careless. Cooking on a stove, or in a microwave, should be monitored at all times to prevent dangerous occurrences. A kitchen fire can start in many...

Fire is one of the leading causes of death and injury in the home during the holidays and in the winter months. Common sense and practical measures can dramatically reduce the odds of your home...

The electricity in your home can fail at anytime. But, during the winter, especially in colder climates, ice and snow storms can cause power outages for long periods of time. Prepare now for those...

Every year thousands of people die as a result of fire, not to mention the billions of dollars worth of personal and public property that is destroyed. Some simple measures can make sure that you...

To safely operate your wood stove or fireplace, proper maintenance and careful use are essential.

If you have a woodstove or fireplace, you must observe care with what and how you burn.

Mainers are prone to having numerous power outages throughout the year. The inconvenience of losing power can become a high-risk situation during the winter months. Any person who lives or is...

Wood stoves are often beautiful to look at, as well as serviceable for heating and cooking. They need a whole different touch than a stove or a fireplace would, but the pleasure you get from them...

This article is rated moderately challenging because surviving a power outage is a challenge in itself. Maintaining your sanity after several days is another. This article will teach you simple...

Falls are common among the elderly, and although such accidents can occur in any room in the house, they seem to happen more often in the kitchen area. Failing memory, poor vision and poor balance...