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…and that you know how to use it," Bowen says. Falls and Accidents Walkways need to be kept free of toys, electrical wires and other trip hazards. Spills need to be cleaned immediately and the bathroom floor kept dry. Carpets or throw…

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…automated dimmers and switches. There are home automation devices Powerline Carrier or PLC devices that use the existing electrical wires in the home to communicate. Plug-in devices use wireless radio frequency (RF) technology to communicate and…

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…stick framing. And a steel building won t settle, as a typical wood structure can. Holes are pre-punched for electrical wires and cables. And since they re pre-formed, the holes are all at the same level making work more efficient for…

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…propane containers, and leaking vehicle gas tanks may explode or ignite. Debris can easily ignite, especially if electrical wires are severed. Pools of water and even appliances can be electrically charged. Generators are often used during…

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…be outfitted with a host of solutions by utilizing phone lines, wireless technologies, or the home's existing electrical wires. Turnkey systems that control lighting, basic security features, and remote home monitoring can be homeowner…

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…individual lengths of wood in the trusses can significantly weaken the entire roof structure (boring holes to run electrical wires is even discouraged). The trusses used in our farmhouse project constructed from 2x4s. Ordinarily, 2x4s are too…

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