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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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While there's a good chance that your fire extinguisher will sit on the wall for years, collecting dust, it could end up saving your property and even your life. Learn the correct way to use an extinguisher and see what sort of fire suppressant works best on different types of fires.

How Fire Sprinkler Systems Work

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Did you know that a fire sprinkler system is designed to be triggered by extremely high heat? Learn all about how a fire sprinkler system works.

Why is concrete fire resistant?

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When you see a fire burning buildings on TV, do you ever wonder why some remain standing and others fold? Concrete has a lot to do with it.

Top 6 Fire-resistant Building Materials

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How do you slow down a fire? These six building materials are particularly resistant to fire and intense heat, reducing the possibility of fatalities.

Treating Fire Ant Bites

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Are you wondering about treating fire ant bites? Learn about treating fire ant bites in this article.

5 Ways to Protect Your Deck

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Are you looking for some ways to protect your deck? Check out this article and learn 5 ways to protect your deck from wear and tear.

Why would you throw a fire extinguisher?

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Companies have rekindled the fire grenade, made it simple and nontoxic, and dubbed it the throwable fire extinguisher. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

10 Red Flags That Should Make You Fire Your Contractor Immediately

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Is your contractor ripping you off? Learn the top 10 red flags that should make you fire your contractor immediately.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection 101

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You need to inspect a CO2 fire extinguisher, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to inspect a CO2 fire extinguisher in this article.

10 Clever Ways to Use Concrete to Create a Fire-Resistant Home

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Concrete is a fire-resistant material. Learn how you can use concrete in your bathroom, kitchen and backyard to create a fire-resistant home.

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