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3 Steps Fire & Explosion Experts Use to Investigate a Building Fire

in Fire & Life Safety/by Lisa Zollinger

Being trapped in a building fire is one of the most dangerous situations you can find yourself in. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2011 and 2015, an average of seven Americans died each day due to house fires. The leading cause of civilian home fire deaths during this period was smoking materials while cooking equipment was the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Read more

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7 Basic Life-Saving Smoke Alarm Tips

in Community, Fire & Life Safety/by Lisa Zollinger

If you’ve ever been involved in a home or commercial building fire, you’ll most likely agree that smoke alarms play a vital role in the safety of a building’s occupants. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), about three out of every five fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or the alarms aren’t working. According to a recent study, the death rate was more than twice as high in homes that did not have any functioning smoke alarms versus the death rate in homes with working smoke alarms. Read more

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7 Doable Tasks to Winterize Your Home

in HVAC, Plumbing/by Lisa Zollinger

Winter is on its way, and along with it, colder weather.  As temperatures begin to drop, it’s not as easy to get out and do what’s necessary to protect your home from potential damage or energy leaks. So before temperatures start to dip, you may want to take on this list of 7 Doable Tasks to Winterize Your Home. Read more

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8 Facts You Should Know to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

in Community, HVAC/by Lisa Zollinger

Carbon monoxide is more commonly thought of as a deadly poison in the winter. But it’s often the culprit of many incidents during other seasons as well. You probably know that when you use a gas or wood-burning appliance, such as a furnace, you increase the risk of carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning. However, other appliances and equipment, such as a gas oven, stove or water heater can also produce CO. Read more

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6 Reasons Why Homeowners Should Go Solar

in Community, Sustainable Living/by Lisa Zollinger

As a homeowner, have you ever thought about using solar power as an alternative energy source? With a 30 percent increase over the last year, solar power continues to be one of the fastest growing energy sources in the United States. Not surprising, residential solar installations continue to soar. Read more

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5 Things to Do if You Want to Unclog Your Kitchen Sink

in Plumbing/by Lisa Zollinger

Are you staring at a clogged kitchen sink? Is the stagnating water in the sink making you feel sick? The good news is you can unclog the sink without calling a plumber or pouring hazardous chemicals down the drain.

You can use everyday materials you have at home to take care of this annoying problem. Read more

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8 Hilarious But True Court Cases You Won’t Believe

in Community, Courtroom/by Lisa Zollinger

When we picture the inside of a courtroom, we think of a place where serious and unfortunate issues are debated. But sometimes when you read or hear the news of a person suing another individual or group of people for something downright crazy, you can’t help but smile.  Read more

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7 Simple Tips to Make Your Home More Green

in Community, Sustainable Living/by Lisa Zollinger

When it comes to the environment, being a responsible global citizen starts at home. Making your home more earth friendly doesn’t have to mean starting completely over. From recycling to using alternative cleaning materials, minor changes at home can add up to real benefits for the planet, not to mention your own health and happiness, and save you money while you’re at it.  Read more

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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy an Electric Vehicle

in Community, Electrical, Sustainable Living/by Lisa Zollinger

For the last 100 years car drivers have relied on combustion fuels like oil and diesel to move their vehicles. This dependence on fuel will eventually create more problems in the future, especially since these types of fuel are limited and the reserves are running out. That is why many automobile companies are coming up with electric vehicles (EV) to meet our transportation needs.

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8 Famous Female Engineers in History

in Community, Construction, Electrical/by Lisa Zollinger

If you ask a handful of fifth graders who Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell were, it’s likely they will all know what these engineers are famous for. But chances are these grade-schoolers would not be able to name a single female engineer. Women have long played a significant role in engineering, many overcoming discrimination to bring some of the most significant advances to the field.  Read more

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