Wiring and grounding in older homes
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
Radon gas
Find out how to test for radon in your home and what to do if you have it.
In this video: Find out what to do if you detect radon in your home.
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Staying safe around buried gas pipelines
If you have buried natural gas lines on your property, make sure you know how to locate and maintain them.
Flood safety
Walking through a wet or flooded basement can be dangerous. To be safe, you should always assume that basement flood water is energized.
Garage door app
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.
Take care with power tools
Taking a few minutes to check power tools before and after using will keep them in good working order and will keep you safe.
Gas appliance safety
Keep these safety guidelines in mind when using gas-consuming products such as stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters and furnaces.
Be prepared for bad weather
Aging in place
Electrical safety and childproofing
Make sure your electrical appliances, tools and outlets are safe, and be careful around electrical equipment outdoors.