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How to Stay Safe during a Thunderstorm Natural disasters bring unexpected dangers You already know the obvious dangers of a natural disaster: collapsing buildings, downed power lines, flying debris…. But in most disasters, more people are injured by things that don’t seem all that dangerous—things most people wouldn’t even think of. Lightning: Don’t get hit … Read moreHow to Stay Safe during a Thunderstorm
How to Find a Leak in a Roof – Be prepared for roof damage When water is flooding in, you can’t wait for a pro Minor roof damage can lead to major water damage inside your home. But if you keep a few simple materials on hand, you can seal most roof injuries in just … Read moreHow to Find a Leak in a Roof – Roof Repair
How to Work Safely and Protect Yourself from Damage Routine chores can lead to ER visits When it comes to homeowner hazards, it’s the minor jobs that lead the list of major injuries. A homeowner cleaning gutters or even changing a ceiling lightbulb is more likely to get hurt than the electrician working with high-voltage … Read moreHow to Work Safely and Protect Yourself from Damage
Find your shutoff valves – How to Find Water Shut off Valve They’re the difference between a small puddle and a huge flood Your home’s water supply system is dangerous. In just minutes, a cracked pipe, burst hose or leaking icemaker line can do thousands of dollars in damage. But if you know the basics … Read moreHow to Find Water Shut off Valve
Sump Pump Troubleshooting and Testing – Can you count on your sump pump? Test it now—before your basement floods A sump pump is one of the most important disaster-prevention devices in a house. It’s also one of the most ignored; most homeowners don’t discover problems until their basements flood. The bucket test Remove the basin cover … Read moreSump Pump Troubleshooting and Testing
How to Survive a Power Outage – Be ready for blackouts What you need when things go dark Due to an aging power grid, blackouts are more common than they used to be. And things won’t get better anytime soon. So here are some tips to help you survive an electrical outage. Get cash In … Read moreHow to Survive a Power Outage
Where to Hide Valuables in House – Secret spaces that foil thieves Your house is full of hideaways that most people wouldn’t think about. And most crooks wouldn’t either. Just make sure that your family knows your secrets, so they don’t donate or toss out your treasure container. Vacuum vault The bag compartment inside an … Read moreWhere to Hide Valuables in House
Garage Security Tips & Tricks It’s a security weak spot — and a favorite target for crooks When it comes to security, too many homeowners overlook their garages. But crooks don’t. To them, it’s often an easy score—or worse, the perfect path into your home, where they can work on your entry door, unseen by … Read moreGarage Security Tips & Tricks
How to Increase Your Home Security – Best Do It Yourself Home Security System Improvements Most burglars aren’t criminal masterminds seeking professional challenges; they just want to steal stuff with minimal time, effort and risk. Unfortunately, there are lots of easy targets in any neighborhood. But that’s good news for you. If you make your … Read moreBest Do It Yourself Home Security System Improvements
Clean your dryer vent Prevent fires, save energy and get faster drying Lint buildup in a dryer and its vent cuts the dryer’s efficiency. Clothes take longer to dry and your energy bills go up. But the biggest reason to clean out lint is this: Lint buildup is one of the most common causes of … Read moreHow to Prevent a Dryer Fire