safety: Happy Halloween!
- 10/02/14 10:39 PM
Halloween came to the United States in the 1840s via Irish immigrants, who celebrated the end of summer with the holiday "Samhain" (SAH-win) meaning "end of summer." The origin of trick-or-treating is much less clear. While it resembles old European customs of ritual begging around Halloween, its inception within English speaking North America was not until the early 20th century. This leads many historians to believe that American trick-or-treating developed independently. Halloween falls on Friday this year, and Americans will celebrate in full force—over 41 million children ages 5 to 12 will trick-or-treat, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you'll be … (0 comments)
safety: Building Better Neighborhoods
- 08/31/13 11:13 PM
Robert Frost once penned, "good fences make good neighbors," but if you truly want to build a better community for yourself and your family, get to know your neighbors. Not only can this foster a friendlier atmosphere, but it also can lead to safer neighborhoods. In fact, the National Crime Prevention Council advises that Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. For more tips on improving the safety in your neighborhood, visit the NCPC website at www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety. Here are some … (0 comments)
John Mulhall, a spokesman for the Orange County, Fla., Fire Rescue, said when he’s asked about fireworks safety, “Our top recommendation is always leave the fireworks to the professionals.”
“I think a lot of people just underestimate the true danger of fireworks,” Mulhall says.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s annual fireworks report released last week, there were about 9,600 fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency rooms in 2011 and four fireworks-related deaths, up from about 8,600 fireworks-related … (1 comments)
safety: 4 things to consider before converting basement
- 03/13/12 09:43 PM
If you're fortunate enough to have a basement in your home, you may have the potential for a substantial amount of additional living space right below your feet. But if you're thinking of converting that cold and unappealing area to a warm and cozy new space, there are several things you'll want to take into consideration first.
Is it safe?
One of the very first things you want to look at with any basement conversion is safety, and that can take a lot of different forms. Is there convenient and safe access from inside the house in the … (2 comments)
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