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How to Safely Load a Christmas Tree, and Can You Decorate Your Car
The typical roof rack can carry a load from 110 to 220 pounds, says Joel Batchler, an engineer who has designed roof carriers at General Motors. Typical Christmas trees weigh roughly 50 to 70 pounds, so they should be no problem, he says. Still, “we always recommend owners check with their owner’s manual to check what their roof rack is…
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How to Safely Clean and Disinfect Your Baby’s Toys
We contacted the American Academy of Pediatrics to find out whether disinfecting and sanitizing toys is really necessary. While the organization does not have an official policy on cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing kids’ toys at home, Danette Swanson Glassy, MD, FAAP, told us that unless someone sick with fever or diarrhea touches your children’s toys, “at home, cleaning is enough.”…
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How to Use a Space Heater Safely
Certification: Make sure the heater you buy carries a safety certification label from an independent testing organization, such as the UL mark, the ETL label from Intertek, or certification from CSA International. Shutoff features: A smart sensor that automatically shuts off a heater when it overheats is a must. You’ll also want a tip-over switch that does the same if…
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Can You Fax a Check? Yes. Follow These Steps to Do it Safely
There are probably a dozen ways of sending money that are easier than faxing a check. Even so, it is still possible and legal to send a check with fax — and you might find yourself in a situation where it’s your only choice. If you ever need to fax a check, it’s important to follow a few steps to…
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How to Safely Set Up a Generator
Gasoline-powered portable generators produce carbon monoxide gas and, if they’re used indoors or too close to your home, that odorless, colorless CO exhaust can kill a person within minutes. The only safe spot to operate a generator is outdoors, at a minimum of 20 feet from your house. Direct the engine exhaust away from windows, doors, air-conditioning units, or other…
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How to Choose a Nursing Pillow and Use It Safely
Any of these dangerous situations can be even riskier for a baby if the caregiver falls asleep. It’s also dangerous to place the pillow into another sleep environment, like a crib, bassinet, or play yard. Experts say the most important thing to know about using a nursing pillow safely is to never, ever use it for sleep. “A nursing pillow…
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