Knowing if an appliance in your home has been subject to a manufacturer recall can make all the difference between safety and catastrophe in your home. While it may seem intimidating, trying to figure out if any of your appliances have been recalled, it’s actually much simpler than you may think. And it’s super important.…
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Halloween Safety: 7 Tips For Cautious Trick Or Treating
It’s October, which means Halloween weekend is nearly upon us. In just a few weeks, the streets will be littered with costumed kiddies running amok as part of a wild goose chase for candy, candy, candy! Unfortunately, there are some harrowing statistics about this particular children’s holiday. According to data by SafeKids.org, on average “children…
DDIY: Don’t Do It Yourself – Gas Appliance Repairs
“How hard could it be?” Today, with the DIY craze going strong, you may be tempted to attempt certain household repair projects by yourself. And while we’re all for homeowner and consumer empowerment, sometimes it’s really best – and safer! – to leave certain things to the professionals. In particular, you should NEVER attempt to…
Tonight’s Dinner or Trash? Freezer Food Storage Tips & Timelines
We’ve all been there. You open the freezer and a mystery bag from who-knows-when containing who-know-whats greets you. And when you finally figure out what the bag contains and that you put it in there x-amount of months ago, the question remains: Can you still eat this anyway? To help you figure out what to…