Bruises and bumps are common things in the life of your adventurous kids. But sometimes one slip can be fatal for him/her. Here are a few statistics researchers at the INSERM (National Institute of He...Full Article
Never overload an electrical receptacle with extension cords or three-way adapters. If you need to plug a lot of things into a single receptacle, use a power strip. Never run electrical cords under ca...Full Article
Click image to enlarge.Q. I plan to start woodworking in my garage, but the two bare bulbs in the ceiling are too dim. What’s the best solution?A. To efficiently light up...Full Article
Choosing Lights and Planning Thinking about addingrecessed lights but don’t want to tear out your whole ceiling to do it? Luckilyyou don&#...Full Article
Q. I’m putting an addition on my house. How can I set up communication lines to be ready for anything that comes along this century?A. What you need is a system that will ...Full Article
When you need to carry in a carload of groceries, move the old couch out to make room for the new, or let out the smoke from the burnt pizza you forgot in the oven, it’s sure nice to have a stor...Full Article
Click image to enlarge.Q I just upgraded the attic insulation to R-60 in my new home. I installed IC recessed lights (rated to have insulation around them), but they go off and on when the...Full Article
When your fluorescent light flickers or makes a loud and annoying hum, a degrading ballast is the cause. The ballast takes in electricity and then regulates current to the bulbs. A typical ballast wil...Full Article
Remote car door openers are sweet when they work properly, but having to push the button a dozen times to open the door is irritating. If your door opener only works at close range, sporadically or no...Full Article
Q My wife grew up cooking with an electric range. Unfortunately, our new house sports a gas range, and she wants to replace it. My concern is whether our home has the required 240-volt cap...Full Article
Whether youre shopping for a used or new car, its important to spend time making sure its safe. First off, you should take a test drive and try on the seat belt to make sure it fits well and is comfor...Full Article
Linda Joness two-year-old son, Reilly, was sharing a hot dog on the deck overlooking her friend Lisa Roths swimming pool. One moment Jones was watching Reilly goof around with the other children at th...Full Article
When parents talk about school safety these days, theyre usually referring to the surge in violence at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to susta...Full Article
Theres a huge difference between a legal consumer firework and a dangerous explosive device. Items such as M-80s, M-100s and blockbusters are not fireworks -- they are federally banned explosives and ...Full Article
When 24-year-old Corey Blows heart stopped beating, a co-worker helped save his life with CPR. Could you do the same? If not, its time to relearn this technique.The American Heart Associations CPR Any...Full Article
The following advice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should be an important component of your childs introduction to bike riding:A kid-size bike is right. A big bike to grow in...Full Article
To the uninformed spectator, one fireworks display may look like any other. But this is definitely not the case. Some fireworks are of better quality than others, and some operators are more qualified...Full Article
Children in kindergarten through third grades (5 to 10 years old) are learning to become independent. They enjoy walking, riding bikes, and playing outside. They dont have the judgment to cope with tr...Full Article
Doctors are making house calls -- via the phone. TelaDoc.com, a new 24-hour phone service, connects people with doctors for minor ailments such as sore throats and back problems. For a monthly fee, yo...Full Article
Sports medicine doctors offer these tips to help reduce the number of youth sports injuries: 1. Warm-up and cool down properly. Warm-up exerci...Full Article
