According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2008, there were an estimated 378,200 in-home fires. Combined, these fires caused $8 billion in property damage and killed 2,600 people.
All posts in category Home Safety
Home Safety Tip : How To Install And Test A Smoke Detector
Posted by Gayle Blonar on November 22, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/11/how-to-test-smoke-detector.html
Are You Throwing Out Food Before It Goes Bad?
Just because the expiration date has passed, that doesn’t mean that the food is spoiled. It’s a deep-seated misconception that results in the average American household wasting 14% of all food purchases. Learn what to pitch — and what to keep.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on August 9, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/08/when-is-food-spoiled.html
Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
This week marks the start of August, a popular vacation month for Americans. Maybe you’re among the many that will leave town for a few days — or a few weeks. But, before you leave your home, make sure you don’t leave clues for burglars.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on August 2, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/08/protect-your-home-burglars.html
How To Prevent Mercury Poisoning With CFL Light Bulbs
CFL bulbs tend to pay for themselves in less a year and often last for several. It’s no wonder they’re so popular. But they also come with health risks.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on July 26, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/07/cfl-mercury-handling.html
How To Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
An EPA study shows that close to dozen common air pollutants are 2 to 5 times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, regardless of whether the home is is located in Rural America, or in an industrial zone.
Posted by Gayle Blonar on July 6, 2010
http://gayleblonarblog.com/2010/07/reduce-voc-improve-air-quality.html