Home may be where the heart is, but it is also - unfortunately - where a whole host of hazards are. We have come a long way over the years, bringing awareness and enforcing legislation for things like asbestos, lead paint, radon and carbon monoxide, but there are...
Bambi is not your friend, and this column is no joke. 1. What wild animal kills the most people? Deer. Because of automobile accidents. 2. What wild animal spreads most disease to people? Deer. Lyme Disease and others. 3. If you find a tick attached to you, especially...
Thinking of adding a four-pawed friend to the family? You're not alone. According to the Humane Society, there are around 78.2 million owned dogs in the United States and 39% of homes have at least one dog. While it may be relatively easy to become a dog owner, being...
It's the Holidays! It's the time for eggnog, caroling, presents and sappy movies starring Jimmy Stewart! It's also the time for tragic falls from ladders, house fires and accidental ingestions. Want to keep this Holiday joyful and mishap-free? Follow these important...
Although the East Coast is not completely out of the harm's way, response teams have been pouring in to help victim's of Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy. Preliminary death tolls are as high as 33 and the commercial and residential damages will take weeks to add up. Every...
Sears has recalled almost 800,000 Kenmore dehumidifiers due to a fire and burn hazard associated with the units. These dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire. To date there have been 107 reports of incidents and more than $7 million in property...
FingerguardUSA recently announced the arrival of its patented door and hinge safety device to the U.S. market. Previously available in Europe, these finger-saving products address the 80% of child amputations caused by door-related injuries. We've all caught our...
From all of us here at Renovate Your World, have a great 4th of July! Whatever you do today, be sure to say a little word of thanks to our forefathers for their fight for our Independence. Also be sure to follow these Safe Grilling Guidelines if you are planning on...
Flushmate and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of about over 2.3 million Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems due to impact and laceration hazards. The systems can burst at or near the vessel weld seam, releasing stored...
About 40,000 Aqua-Leisure Trampolines were recently recalled due to a fall hazard associated with the product. Sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us, the trampolines have a handlebar that can break due to metal fatigue, posing a risk of both laceration from the exposed...
