Home Safety

Gas fires present a challenge to firefighters since water alone will not extinguish them, and they can occur almost anywhere around the home where there is a natural gas or propane fuel source....

America is number one in fire deaths and damage in dollars in the industrialized world. The nation is lagging in the fire prevention arena, according to a May 1997 FEMA (Federal Emergency...

Garage doors, especially two-car garage doors, can wobble, pull out of their tracks, and/or collapse in hurricane strength winds. When a garage door fails, high winds can enter the building,...

Operating elevators in fire service mode requires specialized training in order to understand how it differs from normal operations. It is important for firefighters who routinely work with high...

Assuming you have a wood burning fireplace, because any idiot can light a gas one, you will learn there are a couple preliminary steps to getting a fire started

CFL or energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs are all the rage because they save money and energy. A problem with CFL light bulbs has started to emerge because they contain mercury and shouldn't...

Picture being at home, relaxing and taking a nap. Suddenly you hear the door open, and you are not sure who it could be. You peak around the corner, because you were not expecting anyone. Much to...

How two college-aged females chose to kill a spider.

If you live in an area where there is even a possibility of an earthquake, you need to have your water heater properly fastened. The reason is that if the water heater falls or becomes...

Using a manlift work platform with a forklift allows workers to reach difficult areas without having to construct scaffolding or deal with the risks of working from a ladder. There are some very...

As humorous the situation would be, having a bird in the house is incredibly dangerous. Birds can fly into objects and damage them, they can hit and even attack people in the confusion, and they...

Liquified petroleum (LP) gas--which is also known as propane--has an odorant added to aid in leak detection. If you smell gas, don't try to light the water heater. Pay attention to the crucial...

You can construct a dam using sand bags and wood as a prevention against flooding, or to create a drained portion of an existing body of water. Unlike many other types of dams, the sand bag method...

Keeping your business safe from fires is one of the most important safety features in your building. Troubleshooting a fire sprinkler system is a job that should be done by a professional from the...

We are all aware how life threatening situations can arise at any given moment as we go about our day. As some people become paralyzed in fear others step up and take the necessary action. There...

This article shows you how not to be a kidnap victim at your residence.

New York is a restrictive "may issue" state, meaning that you must demonstrate a sufficient need before a gun permit will be issued. The required justification is issued on a...

I really didn't want my article to start with a squirrel. I don't like them. I'm not afraid of them, but I don't feed them. Have you ever checked out one of those City garbage dumpsters where...

A disaster can strike without warning. Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, fires, etc can strike when you least expect it. It's important for families to prepare and have a plan in event of an...

Removing an asbestos ceiling can be difficult. In general, when deciding how to remove asbestos, you need to think about whether you want to hire a professional. Removing asbestos can be...

In times of emergency the best thing that one can do is be as prepared for the unexpected as possible. Of the numerous items that would be of great benefit, a power generator ranks amongst the top...

Wasps are actually beneficial insects that kill and eat garden pests. They rarely attack people and only bite when antagonized. However, because they sometimes build their nests in inconvenient...

I never thought that I would be able to provide my advice on how to prepare for a category 5 hurricane based on first-hand experience. But my family and I endured Hurricane Ike in 2008 as well as...

If you have an older home that doesn’t have a fire sprinkler system, you may want to consider installing a fire sprinkler system for the safety of you and your family. Many people die and become...

Vermiculite is a material used as loose fill insulation in attics. Prior to 1990, most vermiculite came from a mine in Montana. The mine contained asbestos, which contaminated the vermiculite....

For people who live along coastal areas, the time between June and November is a stressful one because of hurricanes. While destructive hurricanes are rare when compared to other disasters that...

Dealing with a latex allergy can be difficult at times. Latex is in many products, including products you may think are safe. Research and constant vigilance is necessary to keep safe from...

A Taser uses two probes attached to thin wires to transmit up to 50,000 volts of electricity. This is meant to subdue criminals and render the person incapable of attacking. By its nature and...

Oil and grease fires are extremely dangerous because they can easily turn into huge life threatening fires! These fires usually end up burning down entire houses and sometimes spreading to other...

Asbestos is a mineral with heat-resistant properties that has been used since the 1860s for insulation and to produce fire-retardant materials. It is a soft, flexible silicate which, when...

Want to keep your Neighborhood safe? Get active in the community? Start a neighborhood watch?

Want to make sure your fireplace is safe to burn for the winter? Been missing out on the warmth and crackle from a nice fireplace because you are unsure if it safe to use or when it was last...

In Florida, we live and relax with alligators in our midst. Most of the time they stay away from humans, but there have been some cases where they have made their way into civilization. Should...

Although most people seem to associate fire sprinkler systems with businesses and luxury homes, the truth is that all homes should have them installed if feasible. Nearly 5,000 people die every...

Sneaking out is something that people have been doing for many years. Usually the people that usually sneak out are children who have been grounded or otherwise confined to the house. However,...

Knowing your house wiring is getting too hot is one thing, knowing how to correct it is something else. Being aware of exactly how much heat, or wattage, you can use without overloading a circuit...

Remember you must be as smart or smarter than the intruder. To burglar proof your quest house, you should use different methods of security such as: installing wireless alarms, outdoor light...

If you've got a tropical storm or hurricane headed your way and you plan to stay put, the following advice will help you stay safe and as comfortable and well fed as possible.

If you are heating with wood this winter, you'll need to take steps to make your wood stove as safe as you possibly can. Wood stove safety is very important in order to protect your family from...

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, except for the smashed cat in the middle of the street. Bad drivers, loose pets and hazardous circumstances kill dozens of animals every day, and...

Home ownership, takes a lot of work, an is a very important step in life. It lets you have something that you can call yours. All the hard work you do, and you have nothing to show for it, you...

There's always a couple goofballs who chuckle whenever the words "Zombie Invasion" are brought up into a conversation. But, mark my words when the undead begin crawling from their...

As our population ages, more people than ever are making sure their homes can easily be adapted to their future needs. In fact, a new market is evolving for those people who are preparing to...

Although you can never know that your home will be completely safe, you may be able to minimize the risk of vandalism. Here are some ways to try to keep a home safe.

There is no easy fix when there is a gas leak, whether it be from a gas fireplace or any other gas-powered appliance. In most cases, if a homeowner discovers a gas leak in their fireplace, it's...

The sound of a fire alarm and the sight of fire and smoke is enough to strike fear into the hears of most people. An animal who does not understand the situation is likely to be even more...

Smoke detectors should be in every home. Proper placement of smoke detectors makes a home much safer from fire dangers. The sensors in smoke detectors trigger a warning long before the air becomes...

If you are tired of your belongings disappearing or you want some way to document you're not as addle-brained as you feared, build your own laser security system. This eHow can help.

Fire in the kitchen is both scary, and potentially disastrous, but with the proper type of reactions, fires that occur in the pan due to overheated oil can be contained with minimal damage to the...

Being foreclosed by an banking institution is the number one problem for the government and the people that are homeowners. Deciding what to do after you have been foreclosed on is critical in...