Linggo, Abril 10, 2016

Safety Tips during Power Outages

What to do during power black outs

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Power outages may not be too common but it still happens, and at times it can be extended.

There are safety measures that should be implemented in any home during these occurrences to ensure the safety of homeowners and the longevity of appliances.

Property Casualty 360 shared tits readers tips on what to do before a power outage, during a power outage, and then after a power outage. Electricians

“Most parts of the U.S. are safe from snow and ice storms that can cause power outages.But in the summer months, you may face a blackout from heavy winds, thunderstorms or power system overload. You could even be dealing with a power outage caused by a car running into a utility pole.”

Stay Safe

Kohler Generators also gave safety tips during extended black outs. Builders and Contractors

“Turn off major appliances such as water heaters, stoves and air conditioning units. Unplug other appliances such as TVs, stereos, microwaves and computers. This will prevent damage to appliances and possible overloads to the system when power is restored.”

Check out the other tips here.

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Media outfit News9.com meantime gave food safety tips during extended power outages.

“Whether your power has been out for hours or days, it’s important to know what is still safe to eat and what needs to be thrown out. The Oklahoma City County Health Department said if the power is off for less than four hours, unopened food should be fine as long as it has not gotten above 40 degrees. A full freezer will keep food at a safe temperature for up to two days if you keep the door shut.”

Read the rest of the article here.

How do you keep safe during black-outs?

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Martes, Abril 5, 2016

How to stay safe when using home appliances

Safety in Home Appliance Use

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Home appliances provide utmost convenience to any homeowner. Safety rules, and common sense however have to be kept in mind to ensure the safety of the whole household when using home appliances. Builders and Contractors

The Sentinel reminded its readers about the safe use oof kitchen appliances that are basically left on its own while being used such as slow cookers. Electricians

“According to NFPA, slow cookers were involved in an estimated average of 150 reported home structure fires per year from 2007—2011, resulting in an average of 10 civilian injuries and $2 million in direct property damage annually. In terms of accidents, it ranks up there with other smaller household appliances you may not ever think of like your coffee maker or teapot, food warmer and hotplates, and kettles.”

Check out the tips here.

Prioritize Safety

MC2Inspections meantime reminds homewoners about the telltale signs that indicate a potential problem in a household appliance.
“An appliance which repeatedly blows a fuse or trips a circuit breaker could indicate a defect that may cause a fire or electrical shock. Unplug the appliance immediately and have it repaired or replace.”

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Local Media agency WTVM shared that there is a significant number of appliance—related fires that usually happen during the holidays.
“You’re cooking that Thanksgiving dinner and your heating element goes out, or it could be your washer or dryer. It happens seemingly out of nowhere. Appliances breaking down is something that can possibly be avoided, if you take the necessary precautions ahead of time, that’s according to Fox Appliance.”

Read the safety precautions you may want to observe here.

How do you safely use your appliances at home?

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Lunes, Marso 28, 2016

Futuristic Solar Homes

Modern and Efficient

Modern and efficient homes, powered by solar energy. (Photo Credits)

Solar homes are the wave of the future. With its energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness, more and more families are aspiring to own one. Build Safe

This futuristic home featured over at Spirit Science, lets the homeowner live anywhere they want – even off the grid.

“The home is a floating habitat, constructed of 98% recyclable material and is built to exist on a large or small body of calm water.”

Check it out here.

Wave of the future

Architecture Admirers meantime shared the roofing system of futuristic and very modern homes. Electrician

“Solar roof tiles are new invention that can help a lot in saving energy and lowering the electricity bills. The solar energy is what can provide so much for your home heat without too many costs. There are many alternative energy solutions that are more and more attractive lately but solar energy is maybe something that is endless and easiest one.”

Read the rest of the article here.

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This futuristic home that Inhabitat shone that spotlight on is a dwelling that could be packed away as needed.

“f simple living means living happier, you’ll find bliss in the 186-square-foot POD-Idladla, a compact prefab home for two that can move almost anywhere you wish. South Africa-based architect Clara da Cruz Almeida collaborated with local design firm Dokter+Misses to create the modular nano-home, which is powered by solar energy and can be customized off-site to the client’s specifications. The minimal and charming mobile pod ships flat-pack and assembles onsite in a snap.”

Take a look at it here.

What is your solar dream home?

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Biyernes, Marso 25, 2016

Organizing Extension Cords

Avoid tangled cords

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Extension cords are very helpful around the home, but entangled and disorganized ones can be annoying, and could pose risks as well.

Tip Hero shared some ways to keep home extension cords neat and organized. Builders and Contractors

“Usually, the problem with long cords like extension cords and outdoor power cords isn’t in the rolling up; it’s in the inevitable trouble you’ll have untangling them when you need to use them again. Luckily, you can avoid this tangled mess by simply using this effective rolling method. It’s called the over & under method, and we can tell it’s going to save us a whole lot of time and make for a lot less struggling.”

Watch the video here.

Organize it

Faith Tap also shared yet another hack to keep it from getting entangled. Electricians

“For this first trick, start off by holding the two heads of your cord in one hand. Then, pull the cord with your other hand until it is untangled. Your cord should now be straightly folded in half.”

Check out more organizing tricks here.

Popular Mechanics meantime shared the best way to coil extension wires.

“Few things are as stressful in life than properly coiling up an extension cord. It’s so long! And aggravating! Then again, few things are as aggravating as untangling a badly tangled cord the next time you need to use it.”

Watch the video here.

How do you organize your extension cords at home?

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Miyerkules, Marso 16, 2016

Random Door Stories

Interesting Door Anecdotes

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Door are an everyday part of life. I keeps people and properties safe, and maintains privacy. Apart from these three main functions though, doors can be a subject of interesting and amusing stories.

Just like this one from The Dodo.com. A poodle goes to door after door in a nursing home daily.

“While Dawson does his work, Nala does hers — going room to room in the care center, visiting residents and hopping up on beds and into laps to offer kisses. Nala even knows how to ride the elevators all by herself.”

Watch how the dog visits the nursing home’s residents here.

In Idaho, a family was surprised to find a bear poking his head through their cat door as shared by the ABC News.

” The bear’s latest break-in was this Thursday night. Harder said he heard noises at his door then found a bear trying to get through his cat’s door. Harder said he wasn’t scared because he knew the bear was too large to get through. He said he was lucky to get the shot, because within a few seconds, the bear was gone.”

Take a look at the photo here.

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Shareably meantime posted about an old Parisian apartment that has been locked up during World War II.

“She never managed to return to her apartment. However, she continued to pay rent for the rest of her life. In 2010, Madame de Florian passed away at the age of ninety-one. It was after she had passed that relatives and heirs learned of her apartment in Paris. They hired an auctioneer named Olivier Choppin-Janvry to take an inventory of any notable belongings of value in the abandoned apartment.”

Check out the apartment’s contents here.

Do you know any door related shareworthy story?

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Lunes, Marso 14, 2016

All about Renewable Energy

What you should know about renewable energy

Super Clean Energy Source. (Photo Credits)

Renewable Energy has been abuzz lately as more and more nations are aiming towards using as much of it as possible. Builders and Contractors

Climate Progress for instance shared in one of its posts that Hawaii may soon just get power only from renewable energy sources.

“Hawaii’s dramatic shift to renewable energy over the past few years has been largely driven by the island state’s high electricity prices. Hawaii gets most of its electricity from oil-fired power plants, and all the oil is imported. Electricity there can cost three times as much as the national average.”

Read the rest of the article here.

100% Clean and Green

Science Alert meantime reported that South American nation Costa Rica has been able to live off Renewable Energy for straight 75 days. Big List of Electrician Services

“The Central American country has achieved a major clean energy milestone, meeting 100 percent of its power demand with renewable energy for 75 straight days.”

Check out the whole post here.

http://www.sciencealert.com/costa-rica-powered-with-100-renewable-energy-for-75-days

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The Guardian meantime highlighted in one of its published articles that Uruguay is also taking advantage of its country’s renewable energy sources.

“here are no technological miracles involved, nuclear power is entirely absent from the mix, and no new hydroelectric power has been added for more than two decades. Instead, he says, the key to success is rather dull but encouragingly replicable: clear decision-making, a supportive regulatory environment and a strong partnership between the public and private sector.”

Huwebes, Pebrero 4, 2016

All About Antique Appliances

Electric Vintage Charm

The beauty of vintage. (Photo Credits)

Antique Appliances have their own version of charm. After all, many, many years ago, they made people’s lives easier.

The Website Off-the-Grid News, went further step back by featuring precursors of even the most vintage electric-powered appliances. Builders and Contractors

“The modern, industrialized world revolves around a myriad of electrical and electronic gadgets. Little is done anymore which doesn’t require electrical power. We’ve harnessed this power for tasks to make our lives easier, as well as more interesting. The electric motor is at the core of many of these devices. By using motors, we eliminate the need to provide the manpower for these devices ourselves. This saves both work and time, allowing us to accomplish more, with less effort. Such is modern progress. One of the major areas where this technology has been applied is in the home, specifically in making homemaking chores easier. Back before electricity, many household tasks required considerable muscle power to accomplish. Women had to work a lot harder in the home and usually for many more hours to get their work done. While these gadgets do make things easier, our ancestors got by just fine without them. Learning about their appliances can be useful, whether it’s simply to use as a backup in case our electronic versions break, or it’s to use during a power outage.”

Check out the pre-electric vintage home appliances here.

The advent of electric-powered home appliances

Then came electric-powered appliances. Pleated Jeans featured these appliances in the form of a witty post that shared posters of these vintage appliances showing super happy homeowners who have received such electric gadgets as gifts! Electricians

“As this collection from Flashbak shows, the advertisers of the 40s, 50s and 60s thought housewives went freaking bonkers anytime they got a new home appliance.”

Take a look at the posters here.

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Mental Floss meantime came out with a list of vintage appliances that could possibly be lethal or toxic to its owners and users. “While leaking gas, frayed power cords, and garbage disposal mishaps continue to plague users of appliances, automated domestic assistance used to be more dangerous—a lot more dangerous. Take a look at some products no one but a personal injury lawyer would still endorse.”

Read the whole article here.

Do you still have a vintage appliance in your home?

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