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I have been married for 22 years and my husband still reacts to wasps in the house by trying to swat them. Just recently he nearly tore apart the bathroom trying to get one. Hearing the commotion I chased him, my husband, out and within a minute had captured and removed the wasp from my house - intact and alive.
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• Be sure to use extension cords marked for outdoor use when you are working outdoors.
• Call a licensed professional if your home repairs require work near power lines
• Look up, stay away, stay alive – even momentary contact with live electrical lines can injure or kill.
• Be aware of power lines that run through tree limbs and branches. Climbing or trimming trees is dangerous; call a qualified contractor.
• Call 1-800-962-7962 or 811 before you dig – when working underground, planting a tree, building a fence or laying a foundation – anywhere where there may be potential underground utilities. See www.dogsafelynewyork.com
• Never use electrical tools, such as electrical hedge clippers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers in the rain or in wet areas.
• Make sure all your outdoor electrical outlets are GFCI protected. |
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Sound the Alarm:
Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home and carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas. If already installed, test them. Replace batteries every daylight savings time change.
- Avoid Overload:
Check for over-loaded extension cords.
- Don’t Get Tippy:
If young children are in the home, bookshelves and other furniture should be secure with wall brackets to prevent tipping.
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1)Install programmable heating/cooling thermostats (You will save an average of 20% heating costs).
2)Replace regular incandescent bulbs with “energy star” compact fluorescent bulbs (Save up to 75% on your electricity usage).
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- Look for UL: The UL Mark appears on products that have been tested, verified and inspected for safety. Make sure to look for it to keep your holidays safe and bright.
- Watch cord Placement: Extension cords should not be placed under rugs or heavy furniture, tacked up or coiled while in use.
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