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That Little “TEST” Button by Your Bathroom Sink Is Asking to Be Pressed. Monthly.

That Little “TEST” Button by Your Bathroom Sink Is Asking to Be Pressed. Monthly.

The outlet with two buttons by your sink can cut power faster than a blink. Federal safety officials say test it monthly. By Nora Hale

The 30-Second Difference Hiding in Your Hot Water Heater

The 30-Second Difference Hiding in Your Hot Water Heater

At 150°F, CPSC says most adults get third-degree burns in 2 seconds. At 130°F, burns come in 30. Your water heater decides which. By Nora Hale

The Gas in Your Basement You Can Only Find by Testing

The Gas in Your Basement You Can Only Find by Testing

By EPA estimates, radon is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among people who have never smoked. You can’t see or smell it. By Nora Hale

The Carbon Monoxide Clues You Can Actually See

The Carbon Monoxide Clues You Can Actually See

You can’t see carbon monoxide. But a federal safety sheet lists warning signs you can, like soot and rust streaks on a vent. By Nora Hale

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The Number One Reason Dryers Catch Fire Isn’t a Broken Dryer

The Number One Reason Dryers Catch Fire Isn’t a Broken Dryer

In federal fire data, the leading factor behind dryer fires isn’t a faulty machine. It’s something we simply skip. By Nora Hale

Your Toilet Might Be Leaking Right Now, Without a Sound

Your Toilet Might Be Leaking Right Now, Without a Sound

A worn toilet flapper can silently leak thousands of gallons a year. A few drops of food coloring and 10 minutes will tell you. By Nora Hale

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