Clothes Dryer Venting Question

By Robert Robillard

Back in April 2009 I posted on Clothes Dryer Duct And Vent Safety. Today I received a question on that post. Here is the question: Anonymous said… Thank you for the information. I have a venting dilemma. In order to vent outside from the basement of my colonial with several additions, I either have to…

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Removing An Oil Tank

By Robert Robillard

Getting Rid Of That Old Oil Tank Before removing an oil tank you should always make sure that you do so properly so your property will be protected from a potential hazard. Improperly removing an oil tank could result in spilled oil, which could harm your pets, children, and property value.  To ensure that you…

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Home Security

By Robert Robillard

Tips to target harden your home Many folks are concerned about home security but do not take the simple low cost, “low hanging fruit” measures that can make a measurable difference. We put together 18 home security tips that can be done easily, check them out: 18 Home Security Tips Lock doors and windows (sliding…

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Home Security

By Robert Robillard

How’s Your Home Security? As the saying goes a man’s home is his castle. But homes today’s homes do not have moats, drawbridges and archers to keep out intruders. As a police officer I have seen many housebreaks. Most of the breaks involved climbing through an window or busting the door in. Everyone wants to…

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Baby Sitting Safety Tips

By Robert Robillard

My daughter has recently asked me when would she be old enough to babysit other children. This got me thinking about baby sitting safety tips. I practice many of these tips with my babysitter and plan on teaching them to my daughters when the time comes. Here’s a Few Baby-Sitting Safety Tips: 1. Take your…

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Is Your Well Water Safe?

By Robert Robillard

Photo: www.friendsofwater.com Safe Drinking Water When was the last time you tested your well water?  Do you really know if your well water is safe to drink? Drinking water for roughly one-sixth of U.S. households comes from private wells, of which there is little enforced regulation. With proper care, well water is extremely safe. Well…

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