General Home Safety

How to Create a Non-Slip Surface on a Wooden Swimming Pool Deck

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Summer is here, and fun in the sun begins. No matter how many times you've told them, kids run around the pool. And, kids fall. You can do a few things to stop the slipping on the wooden surface. Take a look!.. more »

How to Deal With a House Flood

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dealing with a house flood can be quite challenging. You might return from work one day to find a massive flood in your house. Flooding can cause severe damage to a house and should be taken care of correctly. Floods can be the result of many ... more »

How to Get Rid of Tree Roaches

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Tree roach is a popular name for critters of the wood or American cockroach species. They cannot bite or spray, but they are scary-looking invaders that can leave feces and saliva on household items. Get rid of your creepy crawlers with these ... more »

How to Install a Digital CCTV System

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When finished with this article you will have a solid idea of how to install and program a digital and/or analog CCTV system for your home. I'm writing this article with a digital 8 camera system in mind, obviously you can adjust according to ... more »

How to Install Security Bars On Your Windows

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Since they are often out of a neighbor's view or hidden by bushes or shrubs, basement windows make an easy point of entry for burglars. Replacing standard window glass with unbreakable polycarbonate (Plexiglas), cutting back shrubs and having ... more »

How to Keep Your Bedroom Safe From Fire Hazards

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There are several simple things you can do to keep your bedroom safe from fire hazards. Take a look around your bedroom today to make sure it's as safe as possible - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure... more »

How to Keep Your Living Room Safe From Fire Hazards

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Your living room may be filled with potential fire hazards. Don't panic - just take a few minutes, follow these simple steps, and avoid a living room fire. .. more »

How to Prevent Trespassing on Your Property

By eHow Business Editor

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Someone tresspassing on your property can compromise your peace of mind. Fortunately, you can follow these steps to keep tresspassers out of your life... more »

How to Relight Pilot and Burner Flames in Gas Ovens

By Sheila Wilkinson

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If you have a gas stove and the pilot light goes out or if you go on vacation and cut the gas off to prevent an accident to happen in your absence, you will have to ignite the pilot again at some point before you start cooking again. It's fairly ... more »

How to select the right CCTV cameras

By ForyourHome

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When buying a security camera or complete CCTV system you need to consider the main purpose of the system. For example, do you intend to use it for: * Observation * Recording * Evidence * Deterrence * Combination of the above ... more »

How to Shovel Snow

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Shoveling snow is a fact of life in colder parts of the world. So grab your snow shovel and follow these steps to make sure your driveway and walking areas are safe in any weather... more »

How to Survive a Home Invasion

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The number of home invasions is rising across the United States. Home invasions are terrifying because you let your guard down and feel safe in your home. Home invaders may sneak in, use a ruse or force to get in. Once a home attacker has forced ... more »

How to Survive a Summer Blackout

By Bob Strauss

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As summer temperatures increase (thanks to global warming), heat-wave-related blackouts are becoming increasingly common. How can you prepare yourself for a summer blackout, much less endure one with your sanity intact? Here are a few tips... more »

How to Use Candles Safely

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you choose to light candles in your home, take a couple of steps to ensure your safety around these fire hazards... more »

How to Use Salt to Melt Ice

By ClCornwell

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Snow and ice storms can make such a mess during the winter time. The best way to remove ice is by using salt, but for the salt to work you need to know how to apply it correctly... more »

How to Baby-Proof and Child-Proof a Living Room and Family Room

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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In addition to following general guidelines to baby-proof and child-proof your home, there are special considerations when it comes to making your living and family rooms safe for your kids... more »

How to Buy a Home Alarm System

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Each year more than 2 million American homes are burglarized, according to the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (alarm.org). Most of them have no alarm system. Electronic security devices provide affordable peace of mind, and ... more »

How to Buy a Pet-Immune Motion Detector

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Because most households today contain pets, it may prove difficult to find a security system that your pet will not trigger. This problem has been solved thanks to advances in technology creating pet immune motion detectors. These can coincide ... more »

How to choose your first handgun!

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So you've thought about buying a handgun probley for self defence around the house or mabye a concealed gun. Choosing the right one might be difficult if you don't know anything about them since there are hundreds to decide from. Prices are ... more »

How to Identify a Black Widow's Habitat

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The black widow spider is common in most areas of the United States, Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Although this nocturnal, poisonous spider rarely bites, you should protect your family by knowing where to find them... more »

How to Install a Ceiling Mount Motion Detector

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With a few tools and a little planning, you can install a ceiling mount motion detector capable of triggering an alarm system, signaling a security camera, or just turning on a few lights. A ceiling mount motion detector looks down at the room, ... more »

How to Install a GFCI Receptacle

By Dave Donovan

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A ground-fault circuit interrupter or GFCI receptacle is an outlet that can help to prevent electrical shock due to an accident or equipment failure. GFCIs are most commonly found in areas of the home where the potential for water and electricity ... more »

How to Install a Home Safe

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A safe in your home is a great way to keep valuables safe, and because of the incredible weight of the larger designs, a thief is hardly going to be able to make off with one. There are a few things to consider when getting something as heavy as ... more »

How to Install a Motion Sensor in Your Home

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There are two types of sensors designed to detect motion in a room of a home - a passive infrared sensor (PIR) and a dual-technology sensor, which includes passive infrared and microwave. Budget considerations will influence your choice... more »

How to Install Treehouse Safety Features

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Most children dream of playing in their own treehouse, a place for their imaginations to grow. Spending time in that treehouse can impart their first small feeling of independence, with the security of knowing mom or dad is close by. To protect ... more »

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