In the day and age that we're living in, it's nearly impossible to be "too careful." If it's not a direct threat to our family's or our own safety, it may be a threat to someone else's safety that we might be held accountable for. For these and many other reasons, a...

It's probably safe to say that many homeowners do not think that personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed when they're working around the house. While it's true that most of the common household tasks that the average homeowner performs on their property are...

If you've ever been inside an industrial building, you know that they are not always the picture of cleanliness. Dirt, dust, grime, and other things like these are the price paid for making stuff and getting hard work done. However, they can also be hazardous to the...

Mold is a growing issue. Pun intended. Seriously, though, not only is mold an increasingly common problem for homeowners, but it's also a problem that spreads over time if not remediated completely, or better yet, stopped before it starts. To help you fight the battle...

Continuing our series about the potential safety or loss hazards that come with powering your everyday electronics and appliances is the topic of power strips. Power strips are incredibly useful devices, especially in older homes where power receptacles are not often...

Now more than ever, the average American household has a huge demand for electricity to power their electronic devices. For that reason, we're going to focus on the topic of powering your devices and appliances and some common safety or loss hazards that you might...

If you're looking forward to spending some quality time with your friends and family on the deck or porch attached to your home, you are not alone. This can be an extremely pleasurable experience during most months of the year. However, it's important to make sure...

Spring is here, and that means more time outdoors getting fresh air and exercise! For many parents and grandparents, giving the little ones in their life a place to play outside like a swing set or other playground equipment is a great way to make themselves and the...

If you've ever had issues with the way your plumbing system drains water, you've probably heard the term "p-trap". While it's a simple device that's an integral part of modern plumbing, surprisingly few homeowners know what it is, much less what it does. In short,...

When was your house built? If it was before 1976, there's a chance that it does not have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, (or GFCIs, for short) which protect you and your family from significant electrocution hazards. The reason for this is that GFCIs were not...