Regularly Check These Items in Your Home to Stay Safe
Photo: Jason Finn (Shutterstock) Existence is precarious. There are so many ways the universe can ruin your day that it’s actually incredible any of us make it from morning to…
Four Things You Need to Escape the Top Floor in a Fire
The very nature of emergencies means that they’re a surprise. That’s why having a “go bag” with essentials is a good idea—so you’ll have the basics if you need to…
The Best Way to Safely Put Out a Grease Fire
An oil inferno is pretty much the worst-case scenario in any kitchen, but do you know how to respond if a grease fire happens to you? Here’s what to use…
How to Flambé Without Lighting Yourself on Fire
Some might say that lighting food on fire is unnecessary bluster. They’re fools. Not only is showing-off in front of friends good and virtuous, it can modify the flavors and…
9 Tips That Could Save Your Life in Very Specific Emergencies
Wrong vs. right way to put out a grease fire | Ohio State Medical Center Splashing water on hot oil makes it spatter, and that’s especially dangerous if the oil…
How to Put Out Every Kind of Kitchen Fire
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Cooking accidents are the leading cause of house fires in the United States, so as we move into the season of food-centric holidays and staying in at…
12 Things You Didn’t Realize Can Expire
Photo: Have a nice day Photo (Shutterstock) You should always replace a bike helmet after a crash, or any time it starts to show cracks or other signs of damage.…
These Are the Tools You Need in Case of an Earthquake, Flood, or Wildfire
Photo: Olga Enger (Shutterstock) Different regions of the U.S. are prone to different types of natural disasters. While you may already have a basic emergency kit on hand with food,…
Please Clean Your Gas Grill
Photo: Sam Bithoney A few weeks ago, I was at a family BBQ/birthday party for my two-year-old nephew. With my brother-in-law working later than he had hoped, I picked up…
How to Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Fire Extinguisher
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) Fire extinguishers are one of those things that you don’t tend to think about until you need one. And when you need one, there’s a good chance…