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How Carbon Monoxide Detectors Work
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Carbon monoxide detectors help protect your family from deadly carbon monoxide gas. Find out how carbon monoxide detectors sense dangerous molecules.
How to Install a Smoke Detector
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Do you know how to install a smoke detector? Find out how to install a smoke detector in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life
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The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.
Why do the entry doors to most homes open inward, while in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward?
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Have you ever noticed that in most all homes, the entry doors open inward, but in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward. Why is this? Read this article to find out.
What are fireplace inserts?
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Have you ever wondered what fireplace inserts are? Find out what fireplace inserts are at HowStuffWorks,
Is Ant Spray Safe for Pets?
If ants ever invade your house or yard, you'll be well-armed for dealing with the problem -- and keeping your pets safe -- if you follow this set of anti-infestation tips.
How Building Codes Work
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Strong, well-enforced building codes can save lives and reduce property damage in a natural disaster. But who sets and enforces building codes?
How many things can you plug into an electrical outlet before it catches fire?
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How many things can you plug into an electrical outlet before it catches fire? Find out if you are at risk for overload by using a simple formula.
How Building Permits Work
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Building permits are the way counties, towns and municipalities enforce their codes to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. When do you need one, and what does the process of getting one entail?
How Wood Stoves Work
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Wood stoves work very well when they are maintained properly. Learn more about how wood stoves work at HowStuffWorks.