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| Seldom Used Flash Light - Keep Batteries Separate
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In regards to your tip about putting flashlight batteries in backwards to prevent accidental discharge, many designs of flashlights will allow them to operate even if both batteries are reversed. Also, even one battery reversed will allow discharge if accidentally switched on.
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| Posted on: 05/13/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Problems with Smoke Detectors
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Our house is 4 1/2 years old. Built new.We have 8 smoke detectors in the house electrically powered. Also we have in house security system, where in the panel lights "Fire" button. When I turn the system on, it starts beeping very loudly, continuously until I manually turn the system off by key given.
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| Posted on: 08/06/2007 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Is Carpet Safe After Being Wet?
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Is keeping carpet that was SOAKING wet SAFE or should it be replaced for HEALTH reasons? My mom said that inhaling the mold it could cause could make us very ill even kill us. Replacing it isn't really an option though. Is this true?
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| Posted on: 07/07/2007 | 6 Feedback(s) |
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| Solutions for Slippery Sidewalks
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By Ellen Brown
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 Winter weather can quickly make sidewalks and footpaths difficult and dangerous for pedestrians to navigate. Over the years, several effective and economical deicing products have been developed to give us a safer foothold.
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| Posted on: 01/18/2007 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| More Secure Deadbolts and Door Locks
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I have found that a cheap and easy way to increase security with deadbolts and door locks is to buy a box of 3" screws to secure the strike plate instead of the puny 3/4" screws that commonly come with a lockset...
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| Posted on: 06/29/2006 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Safety - Family Swimming Pool or Pond
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So many pets, like children, have a fascination with water. Many times in Summer months, there are so many tragedies where small children find their way to the family's pool without adult supervision and lose their lives. The same can go for pets. . .
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| Posted on: 05/10/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Keeping the Sidewalks Safe in the Snow
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For those of us who live in wintery, snowy states, always remember to keep salt around for icy walks. If someone comes on your property and falls, you will be held liable...
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| Posted on: 02/21/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Which is Safer: A Candle or a Candle Warmer?
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received a candle warmer for a Christmas present. I feel that it is safer than burning candles. My friend feels the opposite. She said she is afraid that she wouldn't remember to turn off the candle warmer, but would see the flames on burning candles and this would remind her.
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| Posted on: 12/30/2005 | 8 Feedback(s) |
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| Solution for Ice on a Deck
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What can I use to prevent slipping on ice on my deck. I have heard that salt is harmful to carpets, if you carry it back into the house on your shoes. I want to also use something that is safe for animals (just in case they should eat it).
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| Posted on: 12/07/2005 | 9 Feedback(s) |
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| Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
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By Ellen Brown
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 According to the EPA, the average American household produces around 160 pounds of hazardous waste per year. Much of that waste comes from common household products. Many of those products contain dangerous chemicals that when discarded, contribute to environmental contamination-especially of local water supplies.
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| Posted on: 09/07/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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