Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
GFCI outlets should be used by all water sources to prevent electric shock. Find out why.
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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Electrical safety and childproofing
Make sure your electrical appliances, tools and outlets are safe, and be careful around electrical equipment outdoors.
Gas appliance safety
Keep these safety guidelines in mind when using gas-consuming products such as stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters and furnaces.
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.
Portable generators & space heaters
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.
Wiring and grounding in older homes
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.