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Avoiding Flood Damage and Protecting Your Property
Flood protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property–changes that can vary in complexity and cost. You ... |
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Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, depending on the flood hazard ... |
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Bad Wiring
Electrical wiring should always be installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by your local wiring inspector. Your ... |
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Ceiling Outlets
When wiring or rewiring your workshop, consider installing extra outlets in the ceiling, positioned over groupings of power ... |
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Electrical Capacity
Before you buy that new powertool, check your homes electrical capacity. Make sure that you have the proper voltage and wiring ... |
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Electrical Outlets Safety
Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers. |
 
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Energy Efficiency Upgrade - How to Seal Up Outlets
All the outlets on the exterior walls of the home can contribute to higher heating and cooling bills. The steps in this video ... |
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Fixing Things Safely
Be safe and smart as you fix things. |
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Flood Prep - Electrical
Keep these points in mind when you have your electrical system components raised:
a) Electrical system modifications ... |
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Hands Off Pipes
In many houses, the electrical system is grounded to the water service entrance pipe. Since the entire plumbing system is ... |
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Home Theater Wiring
Avoid flat-topped staples for running speaker wires along the walls — they can sever the wire's insulation. Cables that ... |
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House Power
Before you install a new air conditioning system, consider your home's electrical system. It's not uncommon for old houses to ... |
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How to Childproof Your Home
A child's curiosity can be a dangerous thing in an unsafe home. Follow these steps to protect your child from harm. |
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How to Install a Ceiling Fan
Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan can bring comfort and energy savings to the home. |
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How to Replace a Motion Sensor Light
Replacing an outdoor lighting fixture with a motion activated spotlight can conserve energy and increase home security. |
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How to Replace an Outlet
Outlets should be checked periodically for wear, cracks or other signs that they should be replaced. |
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Lightning Damage
In addition to direct strikes, lightning generates electrical surges that can damage electronic equipment some distance from ... |
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Lightning Paths
There are three main ways lightning enters homes and buildings: (1) a direct strike, (2) through wires or pipes that extend ... |
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Pond Safety
If your planning a backyard pond, locate it where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ordinances ... |
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Preventing Electrical Fires
Electrical fires are one of the leading types of home fires, especially in manufactured homes. |
