Wobbling ceiling fans are not safe to use. If a ceiling fan in your home shows excessive wobble, stop using it until you can get…
Each year many home fires are caused by improperly maintained clothes dryers. The dryer and vent pipes can overheat and cause a fire. Vents plugged…
If your home has natural gas or propane appliances, you should know where the gas valves are located and how to turn them off. All…
You may not know what a GFCI is, but chances are it’s making your home safer. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) measures current flowing…
You should view extension cords as a necessary evil. Avoid using them. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy duty cord with…
Home systems have some strange terminology. Why are the two light switches that control one light fixture called a three-way switch? You know – the…
What is the largest, heaviest moving object in your home? You got it – the garage door. So it makes sense to do frequent safety…
Ever noticed that some electrical outlets have a red and a black button in the middle? You’re looking at a GFCI — a Ground Fault…
Oh, no! Water is running from somewhere beneath the cabinets and ruining your new kitchen floor. HELP! You can prepare for a crisis like this…
We all need to be aware of possible safety concerns with overhead power lines. If you ever see a power line – or what you…