Gas appliance safety
Keep these safety guidelines in mind when using gas-consuming products such as stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters and furnaces.
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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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.
Aging in place
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
GFCI outlets should be used by all water sources to prevent electric shock. Find out why.
Natural gas leaks
Although leaks from natural gas lines are rare, it’s important to know the warning signs.
Wiring and grounding in older homes
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
Portable generators & space heaters
Electrical safety and childproofing
Make sure your electrical appliances, tools and outlets are safe, and be careful around electrical equipment outdoors.
Carbon monoxide - the invisible enemy
Find out what causes deadly carbon monoxide poisoning - and how to prevent and detect it.