Electrical plugs and outlets are designed to keep you safe from electrical shock and to protect the device you’re using. Take advantage of this by…
Quick Tip #60 You have heard about how dangerous high-voltage electrical wires can be: never touch a downed wire…storms can damage wires…and so on. But…
Quick Tip #57 I have done this, and I bet you have too: You work hard to hang a heavy picture or mirror on the…
At one time or another, we all have turned on a hot water faucet and been caught unaware by steaming hot water. In fact, you…
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…
We all need to be aware of possible safety concerns with overhead power lines. If you ever see a power line – or what you…