Safety & Security

How to Prevent and Remove Mold in Your Home

Mold is all around us and in every breath we take. It plays an important role in the natural process of decay and is used to make everything from cheese to penicillin. If allowed to grow unchecked inside your home, however, mold can result in damage to both the structure and your health.

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Fire Safety Contest

We’re asking you to help make this year safer by sharing your close encounter with fire and what could have been done to prevent it. The two entries with the most compelling story and helpful prevention tip will receive a Kidde Nighthawk smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.

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Formosan Termites: A Growing Threat

The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners, particularly residents of Hawaii and the southern United States. According to a report by the Department of Agriculture, it is one of the most destructive pests in the country. Each year over $1 billion is spent in the U.S. for preventative and remedial treatment and to repair damage caused by Formosan termites.

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How to Build Deck Handrails

To give a deck that perfect finishing touch, as well as to address safety concerns, it needs to have a handrail around it. Watch this video to see how to construct deck railings and spindles from pressure treated wood.

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CFL Bulbs: A Bright Idea for Going Green

So you want to go green but aren’t sure how to take that first step without cleaning out your wallet in the process? Well look no further than the lighting aisle of your nearest home improvement store. There you’ll find a wide selection of compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, that will actually save you money while helping the environment at the same time.

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Home Automation

Danny takes a look at a high-tech home automation system that uses a touch screen with programmable timers to control everything from lighting and temperature to the security system and audio/video components.

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Innovative Home Solutions for Aging in Place

Danny explores some innovative ideas to make homes more accessible, such as hinges that provide additional clearance for wheelchairs, removing thresholds from exterior doors, ADA compliant faucets, and shower grab bars. Watch this video to find out more.

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Automated Lighting Systems for Your Home

Danny talks to an automated lighting expert about wireless remote controlled lighting. These systems can let you set lighting to time, mood, or control it from the car.

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