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.
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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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.
Be prepared for bad weather
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.
Electrical safety and childproofing
Make sure your electrical appliances, tools and outlets are safe, and be careful around electrical equipment outdoors.
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
GFCI outlets should be used by all water sources to prevent electric shock. Find out why.
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.