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Lessons From The World's First Indoor Hailstorm

April 18, 2013 by

My Place Who would take the time to fashion hailstones from a mix of tap water and seltzer water in a special... Read Full Story

Not All Smoke Alarms are Equal: Knowing the Difference Could Save Your Life

April 3, 2013 by

My Place You change the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year, and test them every month. But do you know... Read Full Story

Things To Know About Well Water Before You Buy a Home

March 26, 2013 by

My Place When you are thinking of buying a new home, there are many details to consider: Financing, the condition of the... Read Full Story

What You Need to Know About Smoke Alarms and CO Alarms

March 7, 2013 by

My Place With technology so ingrained in our lives, it’s probably no surprise that it’s also been used to advance so many... Read Full Story

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips for Chimney and Furnace Season

January 31, 2013 by

My Place Winter is here. And while you’ve probably fired up the furnace plenty, and stocked up on firewood, have you studied... Read Full Story

Whole-Home Safety: Room-by-Room Safety Fixes for the Entire House

January 30, 2013 by

My Place If you’re a parent, chances are you have no problem relating to the saying, “You can’t be everywhere at once.”... Read Full Story

Adapt Your Home for Elderly Parents with a Home Safety Checklist

January 22, 2013 by

My Place Earlier this year, my 84-year-old mother slipped and fell. Her accidental fall left her with a broken pelvis – and... Read Full Story

Winter Home Safety: The Tree [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 1, 2013 by

My Place Home safety during the holiday season can be a priority with friends and family coming together for various celebrations. Preparation... Read Full Story