General Home Safety

How to Remove Chewing Gum from Hair

By sugaredup

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It's happened to every kid on the block. Chewing gum stuck in your hair is a very easy problem to fix...and you can put the scissors away!.. more »

How to Save Energy; Stop Drafts At Switches And Outlets

By w1z111

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Believe it or not, your switches and outlets; especially those on outside walls; can be sources of drafty infiltration to your home. Of course, such infiltration adds cost to your energy bill. You can eliminate that cost quite easily and ... more »

How to Secure a Wrought Iron Fence with No Lock

By momoftwingirls

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Having a wrought iron fence in your backyard, especially when you have young children, is a blessing. Maybe you have the wrought iron fence put in your backyard before having children though and did not need a lock. Now with toddlers who have the ... more »

How to Secure Your Baby’s Crib

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Many people buy used cribs or they are given antique cribs from family members. Years ago there weren’t many safety guidelines in place to protect consumers. It takes very little time or effort to make sure that your baby’s crib (new or used) is ... more »

How to Stay Safe During a Power Outage

By JanCast2007

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Climatic weather changes have more people dealing with heat waves or severe storms. Combine the wacky weather with an energy crisis and you have even more people who have to experience power outages. Whether it is a power outage due to natural ... more »

How to Stop a Fruit fly Infestation

By crazycatlady

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Tired of fruit flies swarming your house? I have tried flat soda, fruit juice, vinegar, fly strips, blah, blah, blah. Finally, I have found away to win against the fruit fly... more »

How to Survive a cold Winter

By MidniteWriter

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Think you have what it takes to brave the harsh winters Midwesterners and similar climates all endure? Read this guide to help you, your family and your friends stay safe, healthy and happy and survive victoriously... more »

How to Test Your GFCI Outlet Receptacle

By ProfessorSprout

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A simple check can be a life saver!.. more »

How to ...A List of Inexpensive ways to protect YOUR Home Part 2.

By Love-Life

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More inexpensive ways to protect your home - Part 2... more »

How to Avoid a Backyard Bear

By InfoBear

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A black bear's sense of smell is 7 times greater than a Bloodhound. Because of this it's important to eliminate household food smells. If a black bear discovers an easy food source, such as a garbage container, he is likely to return to the ... more »

How to Avoid Chlorine Exposure

By MIHealthCoach

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Studies say 100 times more chlorine enters the body through the open pores of the skin by showering and bathing than by drinking the same water. Research indicates incidence of cancer is 44% higher among those using chlorinated water in swimming ... more »

How to be Prepared For a Bushfire

By juliaborsos

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Now that Summer is here, bushfires are a potential threat, particularly in these dry years during drought. Follow these simple steps to ensure that you are prepared for a bushfire... more »

How to Be Prepared for Emergencies

By nashvillebecky

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Disasters happen every day. With the recent wildfires in California, flooding in the Southwest, and other catastrophes, everyone needs to be prepared for an emergency. So, what do you need to know to prepare your family, pets and home for the worst?.. more »

How to Be Safe During a Thunderstorm

By Hapworth

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Summer means hot, humid weather and thunderstorms. When the weather channel forecasts severe weather, we need to take heed and prepare... more »

How to Build a Fire Safe House

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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When you build your home, there are a few things you can do during the construction process to help protect it against fires. Several of these steps can also be done to completed homes. You could basically do a lot of them during remodeling ... more »

How to Buy a Locking Mailbox

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Identity theft is a problem that many citizens are concerned about. By simply grabbing a person's mail, you can access their personal information or steal checks or credit cards that have been sent to them. A way to protect your family from these ... more »

How to Catch a Bat Indoors

By joshcrank

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If you discover a bat trapped in your house, don’t panic. It shouldn’t be too difficult to trap the bat without harming it and get it outside. Just gather the materials below and follow these steps!.. more »

How to Catch a Scorpion in Your Home

By AbbyNormal

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So you have come across a scorpion in your house. Here is an easy way to catch that scorpion without harm to yourself... more »

How to change a broken light bulb.

By pixiemama

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Using a potato you can effectivly remove a broken light bulb... more »

How to Change a Fuse in the Home

By Dave Donovan

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Before the popularity of circuit breakers, fuses were the most common means of circuit protection in American homes. Fuses are round, screw-in type circuit protectors which are usually made from porcelain, glass and metal. The fuse usually has a ... more »

How to Check for Sex Offenders living Next door to you

By guardtoday

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Every parent needs to protect their child at all cost. But are you sure you are doing everything you can to keep them out of harms way. This information will get you to one of the best sites to check for a Sex offender and where he lives... more »

How to Check Your Home for Senior Safety - Part 1

By Jennifer Mackinday

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Live more confidently in your own home by recognizing and eliminating hidden dangers in your home... more »

How to Choose a Safe Location for a Photographic Darkroom

By msmarymac

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If you have made the decision to set up your own photographic darkroom, it is very important that you choose a safe location, appropriate to your needs. Here are some basic elements your darkroom location should have... more »

How to Chop Down a Cherry Tree

By Jane Smith

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George Washington is said to have chopped at his father's favorite cherry tree with an ax, causing it to die. Disease and insect infestation can also cause a tree to need to be felled. Here is how to know when to chop down your cherry tree... more »

How to Create a Checklist for the House Sitter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The plans are complete for your vacation and you have someone lined up to look after your home. To make the experience worry-free for both of you, create a detailed checklist that will prepare them to handle any situation. Make sure your ... more »

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