$1.5M Table Saw Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Recently a man was awarded $1.5M by a jury in Malden, Massachusetts for an injury caused by a table saw. The lawsuit was filed against the manufacturer of a Ryobi …

Asbestos Risk Guest Article
The following is a guest article by Ben Stillwater
The scourge of asbestos exposure has always been about the microscopic fibers that asbestos materials can give off when they deteriorate or are disturbed …

Pump Jack Scaffolding
Pump Jacks are better than ladders for many reasons. If you’ve ever painted a two story home or installed siding high up on a ladder than you know safety is surely a top …

Home Improvement Book Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of nine books published by Oxmoor House that deal with home improvement projects and faulty wiring diagrams. The faulty wiring diagrams can …

Child Proofing Locks
Our daughter just turned one this spring and she’s finally walking and extremely curious. Because of her mobility and curiosity I’ve had to go back and make sure that all our cabinets are …

Certificate Of Occupancy
The final step in the permitting process for new construction is typically the Certificate Of Occupancy. The Certificate Of Occupancy is issued by the local or state government certifying that the building structure …

Dust Mites & Allergies

Recently our oldest child was diagnosed with severe allergies including many kinds of foods and dust mites. We knew about the food allergies from a very young age but we were extremely …

Testing a generator with a Voltage Meter is very important before you plug in valuable equipment so you can prevent possible damage. Depending on the rpm’s of the generator and other issues with the …