Do you have an A, B, C, D or K fire extinguisher? You might have seen one or several of those letters listed on a fire extinguisher, but do you know what they mean? The reason for those letters is to let you know what type of fires the extinguisher is meant for. It...

Wall anchors are your best friend if you live in a home that has drywall. Mounting anything on the wall can be a real pain when the material you are trying to attach it to has very little strength. By inserting a wall anchor you can create a mounting point that can...

With most things in life, everything turns out better if you prepare for it. Knowing what you will do beforehand can give you confidence as well as making you react faster. This is definitely true when it comes to natural disasters. Those that think that it won’t...

While cribs aren’t usually the subject of a home inspection, the same principles that are used to inspect a home could be used to ensure that your child’s crib is a safe place for them to sleep. Paying attention to a few details can mean the difference between life...

If you own an older, gas powered appliance, you might find that it has a pilot light for igniting the natural gas. Unlike modern, electrical ignition mechanisms, a pilot light is always on, ready to ignite the natural gas. There are many reasons why pilot lights fell...

What do you want to cover your floors with? Many have their preferences for what they feel looks best, but wood floors have always been appreciated. The cost of installing hardwood flooring can discourage many, however. There is an alternative, though, and...

Lightning storms can do quite a lot of damage to electronics. When lightning strikes on or near the electrical grid, there is a risk of all that current travelling through the powerlines straight into your computer or tv. When that happens, you will most...

Caring for an elevator is crucial. Elevator accidents can be very serious, but thanks to proper inspections, they are fairly rare. Even though this is the case, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be attentive to the state of your elevator. Usually, you will only...

Different businesses have different dangers to keep on the watch for. Dry cleaning businesses are no different. There is much legislation controlling the chemicals used and the way they are handled, but this doesn’t mean that it is risk free. Many times,...

Do you know what you can and can't flush down a toilet? Why does that question matter? It's because every year, items are flushed down the toilet, and the result is costly repairs or even environmental damage. It might be easy to think that your toilet...