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Related DIY Tips for "Safety"

installing the GFCI electrical outlet
Safety/ Electrical & Lighting/ Electrical/ Electric Skills/

How to Remove an Electrical Outlet and Replace it with a GFCI

slipping on a kitchen rug
Safety/ Floors/ Adhesives/

How to Prevent a Throw Rug from Slipping

Filled bathtub liner
Safety/ Savers/ Bathroom/

Bathtub Liner Provides Safe Emergency Drinking Water

Testing an aerosol fire extinguisher
Safety/ Kitchen/

Fire Extinguisher in an Aerosol Can - Does it Work?

power cord safety
Hand Tools/ Power Tools/ Safety/ Garage | Workshop/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Keep Power Tool Cords Out of the Way

Carbon monoxide alarm
Safety/

How to Choose a Carbon Monoxide Alarm

toolbelt
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Safety/

How to Turn Your Hammer Handle into a Nail Pick Up

choosing ear protection
Safety/

How to Protect your Ears from Loud Noise

Man installing a GFCI Electrical Receptacle
Fasteners/ Safety/ Electrical/ Electric Skills/

How to Install a GFCI Electrical Receptacle

inspecting a child's playset for safety hazards
Safety/ Lawn & Garden/ Outdoor Structures/

How to Check a Child’s Playset for Safety Hazards

practicing hammering
Hand Tools/ Safety/

How to Make a Hammering Game for Kids

safe child's play surface
Safety/ Outdoor Structures/

A Child’s Play Surface that Protects Against Falls

cutting carpet
Hand Tools/ Safety/ Savers/ Carpentry/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Cut Cleanly with a Utility Knife

using wood to hold a pipe steady
Power Tools/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/ Jigs & Fixtures/

How to Hold Round Objects While Drilling

sanding a piece of wood placed on a shelf liner
Power Tools/ Safety/ Carpentry/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Keep Wood from Slipping When Belt Sanding

storing masks in a storage bag
Safety/ Workshop Techniques/ Organization & Storage/

How to Use Plastic Storage Bags to Protect from Dust and Moisture

testing an electrical outlet
Safety/ Electrical & Lighting/ Electrical/ Electric Skills/

Five Electrical Circuit Testers That Will Help You Work Safely

falling lamp
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Safety/ Electrical/

How to Make Lamp Cords Safe for Children

Using an extension ladder
Exterior Painting/ Roofing/ Safety/

How to Use an Extension Ladder Safely

patching the hole in the wall
Hand Tools/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/ Wall Repair/ Drywall/

How to Cut an Inspection Hole in a Wall

a keyring threaded through the hole in the plug
Power Tools/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Keep Children from Plugging in Power Tools

bottle of wood sealer
Safety/ Kitchen/ Carpentry/ Finishing & Refinishing/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Seal and Protect Wood Countertops

using a seesnake camera to see behind a wall
Hand Tools/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/ Air Conditioning/

SeeSnake Inspection Camera - A Way to See Inside Walls

burning Christmas tree
Safety/

A Dry Christmas Tree Can Burn Like an Inferno

holding and hammering small nails
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Hold Small Nails While Hammering

testing a garage door
Safety/ Garage | Workshop/ Floors/

How to Safety Test a Garage Door

using a magnet to pick up nails
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/

Magnetic Pick-up Tool Picks Up Nails, Bolts, Metal Objects

Hand pulling Christmas tree needles
Safety/ Electrical/ Fireplaces/ Outdoor Lighting/

How to Select a Fresh Tree and Keep it That Way, Plus Other Holiday Safety Tips

using a fire extinguisher
Safety/

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Properly

fix broken light bulb with soap
Safety/ Savers/

How to Unscrew a Broken Light Bulb