Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
GFCI outlets should be used by all water sources to prevent electric shock. Find out why.
Raw natural gas is colorless and odorless. As a safety precaution, utility companies add a harmless odorant to the natural gas to give it the distinctive rotten egg smell. Natural gas is lighter than air, so it will rise and disperse if allowed to vent freely.
Although rare, natural gas leaks can be dangerous and result in fire, explosions, injury or death. If you suspect a leak, call your utility provider immediately.
Anytime you suspect a natural gas leak, you should react like it’s an emergency.
GFCI outlets should be used by all water sources to prevent electric shock. Find out why.
Keep these safety guidelines in mind when using gas-consuming products such as stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters and furnaces.
Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.
Walking through a wet or flooded basement can be dangerous. To be safe, you should always assume that basement flood water is energized.
If you have buried natural gas lines on your property, make sure you know how to locate and maintain them.
Find out what causes deadly carbon monoxide poisoning - and how to prevent and detect it.
Portable heaters and generators are convenient, but use them with extreme caution.
Find out how to test for radon in your home and what to do if you have it.
A garage door app will alert you when the door is open and allow you to open and close the door from your smart phone.