When the Power Goes Out During Winter

When the Power Goes Out During Winter

by | Jan 13, 2014 | HowTo, Safety

It may be nice conditions for a snowy walk, but freezing temps, high winds and snow conditions can lead to wintertime power outages. Here’s how to stay safe in those situations. Losing power in the dead of winter can be panic inducing, and rightfully so. All the...
No April Showers

No April Showers

by | May 4, 2012 | HowTo, Safety

Dry brush piles can be forest fire fuel just waiting to be burned. Be sure to keep potential sources of fuel to a minimum when the risk of forest fire is high. Everyone is talking about the weird weather. Even the most conservative diehards finally understand the...
Health and Safety Hazards in the Garden

Health and Safety Hazards in the Garden

by | Aug 4, 2011 | HowTo, Safety

Don’t forget about personal safety in the yard while you concentrate on saving energy, time, and money. One slip or oversight can have serious consequences both immediate and in time. Fertilizers are generally safe, but insecticides and pesticides should be...
Emergency Shutoffs

Emergency Shutoffs

by | Apr 6, 2009 | HowTo, Safety

Call the ProsWhether a homeowner is on town water, uses natural gas, or heats with fuel oil or propane, the best source of information for shutting off any of these services in the event of an emergency is the utility company itself. “Every house is different,” says...