General Home Safety

Articles in General Home Safety

By hopndeb 2 comments
Making your home appear occupied, tips on answering machines, vacations, visitors, dogs, guns, and more to keep you safe in your home... more »
By hottieballer 0 comments
So you've moved overseas and you've brought all of your appliances. Appliances in the U.S. are generally 110-120V. Europe runs on 220-240V. Your appliances won't work just by plugging them in using a plug converter. In fact, if you did that, ... more »
By Murray Anderson 2 comments
Everybody's got at least one and some of us have a garage full of them—and probably none of us think of them as dangerous. However, according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, extension cords are among the most dangerous electrical ... more »
By Moonshadow68 0 comments
With snowfall blanketing most of the country, it's time to break out the shovels and ice melt. Here's some tips to make it easier... more »
By MIHealthCoach 3 comments
Vinegar is cheap, easy to find, and has many uses. Here are some ideas on how to use that big jug of vinegar for green solutions around the house... more »
By missforty 2 comments
Practicing careful hygiene can help to prevent illness. This includes frequent hand washing. Learn how to wash your hands properly so that you gain the most preventative benefits... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 1 comments
The majority of household accidents take place in the bathroom. Taking precautions and making some simple upgrades can help prevent potentially serious mishaps. Follow these steps to accident-proof the bathroom... more »
By PearlsWisdom 5 comments
Have you ever left your house and wondered, "Hmmm, did I turn off the iron?" Or lock the door. Or turn off the stove. Any of those mindless yet important tasks you do before running out the door. You're pretty sure you did, but what ... more »
By L1onherd 7 comments
It’s not uncommon to turn on the TV or read in your local paper about flooding, sever weather, winds, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados. No matter how much we plan and prepare in wake of disaster, it seems that some things cannot be helped. ... more »
By Susan H Pardoe 2 comments
My sister and her family recently experienced a tornado. Thankfully, no one was injured! They did, however, spend time huddled in their basement, waiting for the tornado to pass, and they didn't have power for several hours. My conversation ... more »
By Mindee94 2 comments
With areas in the Central United States experiencing severe flooding two times within ten months, it is the time to look at risk factors and give consideration to ways to decrease future risk. Being proactive now will decrease loss and personal ... more »
By kamoguy 3 comments
Picking the right electronics and accessories can save you money on batteries and aid in minimizing the amount of lead and mercury that can make its way back into your food or drinking water... more »
By Jill M 6 comments
What would you do first if you knew there was a fire in your house? You can feel a little safer, if you take some simple steps to prepare yourself... more »
By Trish62 0 comments
By taking just a few simple steps in the kitchen will help you stay healthy. I know most of us don’t think about the bacteria we could be spreading around our kitchens without knowing it, but by incorporating a few steps the spreading of germs ... more »
By guardtoday 3 comments
Follow these tips and see what you can do to reduce your risk of being a theft victim... more »
By hungarianred 18 comments
Many people have their houses and vehicles burglarized and feel completely helpless to stop it. Here's some tips and hints to try and keep you from becoming a victim... more »
By nick582 0 comments
are you thinking about buying a home and would like to get a ideas on what to look for... more »
By *01 WriterGig 1 comments
All pools should be equipped with pool alarms, even in a home without children. Pool alarms will alert the homeowner of a disturbance to the surface of the pool water; scenarios include neighbor children, pranksters, pets and even partying ... more »
By thesquirrelymom 4 comments
Needing to cut back on bills? Or just tired of the phone constantly ringing? Think you need it for emergencies? Here is how to live without a cell phone and still feel safe for emergencies... more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 0 comments
There's nothing more snuggly on a cold winter's night than to get into a preheated bed. An electric blanket can become an old friend over the years, but over 250 fires a year are caused by wear and/or improper use. Use this safety checklist to be ... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 1 comments
You can use a wireless intercom system to track children throughout your house, transmit announcements and enhance your home security. Here's how to choose a system that's right for you... more »
By akchrist 10 comments
Maintainence of Solar Panels... more »
By omachron 1 comments
CFLs contain a small amount of mercury which can be harmful or fatal if ingested. Another risk comes from getting cut from glass shards. Research indicates that there is no immediate health risk to you or your family should a bulb break and it's ... more »
By Meri 18 comments
More deaths each year are attributable to mosquito bites than any other insect or animal. They not only carry diseases to you but also to your pets. These nasty little insects can make your summertime activities miserable from dusk to dawn ... more »