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The Fiery Hazards of Home Heating
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 12.19.2011
According to a recent report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly 1 in 5 home fires in 2009 were caused by home heating equipment. This puts heating at a very close second to cooking as the top cause of home fires. The report sites many other interesting, if grim, statistics. For example, only 12% of home heating fires are due...
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The Science of Christmas Lights
By Julian Taub | Post date: 12.13.2011
Christmas lights are the most recognizable sign of the season. These lights...
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Christmas Lights, Without Tripping Breakers
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 12.11.2011
Holiday lighting may be the world's largest collective ritual involving...
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Bah Humbug! 9 Things That Could Ruin Your Christmas
By Adam Verwymeren | Post date: 12.08.2011
While the holiday season is a time for joy and celebrating with family,...
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Christmas Lights Safety Tips
By Adam Verwymeren | Post date: 12.05.2011
A house lit up with Christmas lights is a beautiful sight to behold....
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11 Summer House Fire Facts
By Steve Graham | Post date: 08.04.2011
During summer months, house fires are less common but still a hazard. Just...
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30 Things in Your House that Could Explode
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 07.12.2011
Surely there's nothing funny about an explosion in a home, but in a kid-science...
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5 Legendary Electrical Fires to Learn From
By Steve Graham | Post date: 04.27.2011
Home electrical fires kill 310 people and injure more than 1,100 each year,...
