Category: Health & Safety
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How To – Dealing with a Burst Plumbing Pipe Emergency
Burst pipes can happen at anytime of the year but more often then not they happen in the winter if your pipes are in an unheated or uninsulated area of your home. In this howto we will cover what you should do in such an emergency and then how you can make a quick repair…
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2.2 Million in Central USA Plan for Feb 7, 2012 The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
On February 7, 2012, at 10:15 a.m.* CST, more than 2.2 million people across nine states will participate in the 2012 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut! The ShakeOut is an opportunity to practice how to protect yourself during earthquakes, and to get prepared. along with your family, community, co-workers, state, and and region. We all must…
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How To – Home Security Systems for Apartment Renters
There are many reasons that people choose renting over owning their own home. Often it is for convenience or it could be for temporary housing when moving to a new location or it could just be the cost. Whatever the reason it does not mean that you have to do without a dependable security system…
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How To – Baby Proofing Your Home
If you are an expectant parent or if you have children in your home it is important to take precautions to make your surroundings safer for kids. This is also important if you often care for a relatives or neighbors children on a regular basis. Probably one of the most important things to do when…
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How To – Wood Burning Fireplace Guide
Many older homes and even some new homes have wood burning fireplaces. For most of the year they are not much more then decoration but for those few months in the winter they can add warmth and pleasure to your home. One of the biggest concerns about fireplaces is that you are actually making a…