Keep Your Deck Safe With Proper Construction and Maintenance
A gorgeous deck in the backyard is a place to relax with family and friends. Occasionally, though, you’ve heard news stories about elevated decks collapsing and injuring people. How can you ensure that your deck stays safe, or build a new one that is trustworthy? Here’s our guide to safe construction and deck maintenance. Anatomy […]
How to Keep Furniture from Falling Onto Your Kids
Children four and under are at great risk for serious injury or death from a toppled piece of heavy furniture. Here are several things to consider to minimize the risk of furniture-related accidents when you have a curious climber in your household. What types of items pose the highest risk? Tall pieces of furniture, including […]
How to Safely Prune a Tree
Tree trimming can be a great DIY project, but it’s also important to know when to call in the pros. Here are a few safety tips and tricks, along with a few hints on when it’s time to let the professionals take over. Reasons to prune. Trees are pruned for three main reasons: appearance, interference […]
Plants That are Toxic to Pets
Although dogs and cats are carnivores, they sometimes munch on potentially hazardous plants. Here’s a list of some common indoor and outdoor plants that are dangerous to pets and a second list of pet-friendly plants. Plants that can be hazardous to pets Azalea can cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and possible death. Baby’s breath, a filler […]
Child Proofing Your Home
If you have a new baby in the house, it’s time to start thinking about childproofing your home. Babies become mobile sooner than you think and it is up to you to keep them safe from household perils. Check online or at a home-improvement or baby supply store for a wide selection of latches, gates, […]