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.
Category Archives: Around The Home
How To Protect Your Home From The Influenza Virus
In public places, avoiding “germy” places can be difficult. But within your home, you can easily create germ-free spaces.
Caulking Made Simple With “Caulk Singles”
A product of GE, Caulk Singles are single-use caulking “packages”, squeezable like a toothpaste tube.
How To Clean Window Blinds
In this 2-minute video from HowCast, you’ll learn the basics of blind-cleaning with nothing more than a dust cloth and towel, a sponge and all-purpose cleaner, and ordinary dryer sheets.
Tools For Design : Visualize Your Home In Different Colors
For some people, visualizing changes to a home’s exterior is easy. For others, though, there’s the Better Homes and Gardens Color-a-Home tool.
Homeowner Maintenance : Twice-Annual Gutter Cleaning
Gutters are designed to funnel rainwater away from a home. Properly working gutters help keep a home’s basement from filling with water, and protect a home’s foundation from long-term, structural damage, and keep a roof in tip-top shape.
With The Start Of Autumn, An Easy Way To Save On Energy Bills
Running a ceiling fan consumes a nominal amount of energy as compared to adjusting your home’s overall temperature.
Rid Your Kitchen Of Hidden Dirt And Grime
Learn how to rid your kitchen of dirt, bacteria and grime using nothing but basic household cleansers and some elbow grease.
White Distilled Vinegar : An Environmentally-Friendly Home Cleaning Solution
Supermarket aisles are filled with specialty cleansers but you may want to opt for white distilled vinegar, instead. It’s inexpensive, safe to store, and highly effective.
How To Change A Showerhead
Changing a showerhead is a basic, do-it-yourself project. The tools aren’t complicated and the job is quick.