Every time that we look at the news it seems like there is some kind of new wild fire that's spreading across an area with great ferocity. But what is one thing that can be done to perform a little ' preventive maintenance', to reduce the chance of something like this...

Catching and storing rainwater has been a system implemented for thousands of years for survival, as water is one of the basic resources we as humans need to survive. How can we 'catch the rain' and use it to benefit us in this day and age? Both will be the source of...

Having a fireplace in your home is an excellent way to provide natural heat for your family. However, fireplaces and wood stoves are only meant to have one fuel, and when you use other fuels, what can result? Well that’s what will be discussed today. The first and...

Fire-stops - what are they? It is a simple passive fire prevention method that can diminish the chance of a fire spreading throughout your home through holes in your wall. These openings are mainly found around the perimeter of pipe channels, PVC, and electrical wire....

Fun in the sun, everybody wants some! Pools are fantastic during the summer time, and are great when you have parties or just a barbecue with friends over. But safety should be a concern while in the pool. In this article we will discuss some of the bigger points to...

Do you have a pool and young children as well? What could be a danger that can fall upon these young ones? Drowning. It is an unfortunate truth that happens to kids every year. But what can you do to prevent this from happening to your children? Well, in this article...

The rattlesnake... the deadliest snakes in the U.S. But what do you do if you happen to hear the familiar rattle in the basement of your own home.. perhaps in a crawl space? The safest thing for you to do is to act and non-threatening as possible, while...

 You suddenly hear scuttering on the floor in the middle of the night... You wonder what exactly it is, so you strain yourself trying to listen to it. You decide to get up and see what it is. As soon as you turn your light on, you see a flash of brown...

The safety of a young child is number 1 on parents minds. However, some areas in your house may not be as safe as you’d like them to be if you have a child between the ages of two and six. What are some dangers in the house, and what can you do to safeguard your...

Slips and falls are one of the most common reasons why elderly ones are injured, either in a home or in a business. How can you make sure your business or home is accessible and safe for the elderly? First of all, keep all power chords and lines free from the flow of...