Old Man Winter’s firm grip has many in the Midwest looking for ways to keep warm on these frigid nights and look to an electric blanket to stay warm and comfortable. When purchasing and using an electric blanket, safety is …Read More.
Home and DIY
Safety in the Living Room
Because families enjoy spending time together and relaxing in the living room, it’s important to make sure that room is safe for people of all ages. “Too many fires start in living rooms because of the high number of electronics …Read More.
Is your basement a ‘man cave’ or just a cave?
If your home has a typical basement, you know it’s a hub of activity. Be it a finished family entertainment center; “man cave”; workshop; entry point of your home’s utilities where the circuit box, main water and gas shut-offs may …Read More.
Easy ways to avoid kitchen disasters
Your kitchen is probably THE activity center of your home. It’s where you prepare meals, where kids snack and do their homework, where you gather for post-meal cleanup and where the gang tends to congregate when you entertain. But danger …Read More.
Safety in the bathroom
Water and electricity don’t mix. That’s why there are tags on hairdryers, heaters and other appliances warning of the risk of electrocution if the appliance falls in water. “Bathrooms are the most dangerous rooms in homes because of the large …Read More.
Make sure your ‘port-of-entry’ is safe and clear to pass
If your house has an attached garage, more than likely it’s the main port-of-entry to your home. More and more, especially in suburban neighborhoods, it seems the garage is the tool shed, workshop, recycling center and a temporary storage area …Read More.
Wake up to safety
On average, Americans spend almost a third of each day sleeping. Our bedrooms should be safe and comfortable places to rest. The folks at Indiana Electric Cooperatives encourage you to make electrical safety a priority in your home’s bedrooms by …Read More.
Work at home safely
The home office. Most Americans have one, whether it be a section of the living room or bedroom or an area in the house all its own. Advances in technology, along with an ever-changing work culture, have made the home …Read More.
Electrical safety outdoors begins by looking up and down
After a long, cold winter, Hoosiers can’t wait to get outdoors during longer days of sunshine to begin long, put-off chores in the yard. But before heading out with a ladder or a shovel, looking up and down for electric …Read More.
Is danger lurking in your laundry room?
Laundry. It’s a necessary chore for each and every household. But, while you’re making your whites whiter and your colors brighter, are you making sure that you and your family are safe? While doing laundry may seem like a harmless, …Read More.