Personal Protective Equipment

Have you ever had to use PPE? For many of us, 2020 might have been the first time ever, but if you are doing work in or around your home, it is wise to use PPE for protection. PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, and there are many different types that are...

Dangerous Building Materials

Asbestos is probably the one building material that most homeowners are aware of since it can be so harmful to their health. Asbestos was used in insulation, for fire-proofing and strengthening other materials. It took several years before the ill health effects were...

Dryer Fires

Dryer fires are still one of the most common causes of house fires. One of the most common reasons for this is a dirty vent pipe filled with lint. Dryer lint is a very combustible material. IOn fact, it is often used by outdoors enthusiasts to start fires outside...

Is Your Water Too Hot?

Having hot water running from a tap is one of the most underrated modern conveniences. For thousands of years, water was not readily available – even close to your home. Even after well systems were figured out, it took centuries before they were put into homes...

A Safe Power Strip

We probably all have several power strips plugged in around the home, especially since there never seems to be enough receptacles for all the devices we use on a regular basis. Did you know, though, that there is a correct and incorrect way to use a power strip? If...

Keep Warm And Safe

During the colder months of the year, Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisonings multiply in many parts of the country. This is due to people using heaters that are made for outdoor use inside of their homes and then suffocating on the fumes. Carbon Monoxide is so deadly that...
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