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Home Emergency

Home emergency plan & preparedness
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Jul 3, 2008

Installing a home security system can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. This how to video shows you some easy practices that keep your home well protected. All you need is a few inexpensive ite ...

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Jul 3, 2008

Your home security systems may not work for you if you don't turn it on. To top it off some of your bad habits can invite thieves in to your home. This how to video reviews some common sense steps to ...

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Jun 24, 2008

Check out this video to learn how to make your home burglar-proof. It's fairly easy, he says. ...

"How to Find a stud to prepare your furniture for earthquakes" cover image
Jun 17, 2008

Use a stud finder magnet to find nails that attach your wallboard to studs. Video not playing properly? Click here to see the original video ...

"How to Use hot water from your heater for disasters" cover image
Jun 17, 2008

Remember that your hot water heater is an excellent source of drinking water that you can use during emergencies. To access the water, learn how by checking out this video. ...

"How to Prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into" cover image
Jun 2, 2008

Check out this video to learn how to prevent your car from getting stolen or broken into. ...

Drill making a hole in a sheet of material with a measurement of 12 inches.
May 22, 2008

If your home is not protected by impact-resistant windows and doors, or impact resistant shutters or panels, consider building your own temporary emergency panels. www.flash.org ...

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May 19, 2008

Learn how to make this very small alcohol burning stove with cheap and easy to find items. ...

"How to Make an emergency oil lamp from a can of tuna" cover image
Mar 20, 2008

Here's how to make an oil lamp out of a can of tuna. It will burn brightly for at least a couple of hours just from the tuna oil and the tuna isn't wasted either! ...

"How to Survive an elevator freefall" cover image
Mar 14, 2008

How many floors can you fall in an elevator and still survive? Step one, lie down on the floor and step two, duck and cover your head. ...