Safety - Page 13 of 25

Choosing and Using Electrical Testers
Learn to choose the right testing device for the job, and use it with care and confidence to work safely on electrical circuits.
The safest contractor's saw
SawStop brings their safety system into the field with this 10-inch model
What's the Difference: Smoke alarms
Product packaging is the only real way to tell photoelectric and ionization alarms apart
Inspecting Old Houses: Basements
Despite fears of a dark, scary place, recent mechanical upgrades put a positive spin on this inspection
Safety is worth a lot more than $3.4 million
Five years ago, Jerry Crutchfield took a 3-in. framing nail through the cheek and into his brain. In December 2007, his lawsuit against Stanley Fastening Systems and The Home Depot…
Are compact-fluorescent lights dangerous?
Q: I keep reading about how energy efficient compact-fluorescent lightbulbs are, and I agree that saving energy is important. I’ve also heard that compact fluorescents contain mercury. Is this a…
Is canned foam fire-safe?
Q: In Bruce Harley’s article “Home Remedies for Energy Nosebleeds” (FHB #190), there’s a picture of a can of spray foam labeled Fireblock Foam next to a caption about sealing…
California codes improve fire protection
Taking effect in January, California’s updated wildland-urban interface building codes aim to improve fire protection in vulnerable areas where homes encroach grassy brushlands. The codes will address building materials, construction…
What's the Difference: Safety footwear
Decifering the acronyms listed on the labels of shoes and boots
9 Common Wiring Mistakes and Code Violations
Some are illegal, some are dangerous, and some are both—but all are simple to avoid.

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