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Many older, gas powered appliances use a pilot light for ignition. A pilot light is constantly burning, being fed a small amount of gas. There are many reasons why this isn’t commonly used in modern appliances, since it has many shortcomings. Keeping the...

One experience that you never forget is being exposed to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. These 3 plants will give you a serious allergic reaction ranging from a simple rash to serious blisters requiring hospitalization. Exposure is worsened due to...

As a parent, you are probably very concerned with the safety of your children. Your home should be a safe place for them, but unfortunately this is not always the case. It is important for you to take a good look around your home to figure out what might...

Do you feel safe in your home? For many, a burglary may make them lose all sense of security, and the feeling might be hard to shake. It is much better if you put in the time and effort to make sure that you never end up in that situation in the first...

If you have ever watched a woodpecker searching for food, it is quite a marvelous sight, but if the material he is digging into is your home, you might not find it quite as awe inspiring. Woodpeckers look for insects and worms that are living underneath...

Walking up and down stairs maybe one of the most basic things that you could do. The sad truth, though, is that thousands of people die every year from falls involving stairs. Anyone that has older parents or young children living at home should take...

While electricity has many advantages, it also brings with it risks. This is especially true in environments where there is electricity and running water. For added safety, in the early 60s, GFCI technology was invented, and about 20 years later, this...

If you expect a disaster to come your way, your first concern is, and should be, the safety of yourself and your family. In some cases, though, there is enough advance warning for you to take steps to ensure that your home and property will make it through...

Even though the outside of your house looks modern and well kept up, do you know what is going on inside of the walls of your house? Antiquated wiring could pose a fire risk, but it could also cause other issues with your electronics and potentially damage...

Maintenance of your home is very much like exercise. We all know we need to do it, and we know it’s beneficial, but it is hard to get into the habit of doing it on a regular basis. The truth is that an issue that is a minor problem or annoyance today could turn into a...