Day: December 2, 2013

Need to Make Your Life a Little Easier as You Get Older? Here are a Few Reasons to Invest in a Walk in Bathtub

Walk bathtub

Is your family facing the challenge of limited mobility? One of the most common signs of aging is the loss of the ability to move as once was possible. Providing systems to ensure independence and freedom of mobility to elderly family members can take some of the stress away from this process of aging. One such system is that of walk in bathtubs. This small accommodation can go a long way in maintaining a sense of independence and a healthy quality of life. As a result, you may be wondering how best to go about purchasing walk in baths for the elderly. As you further consider walk in bath tubs, here is just a little about walk in bathtubs and the solutions they may provide for your home.

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What Simple Tools Dramatically Reduce Electrical Accidents and Injury?

Plastic screws

Did you know that, according to CBS, an electrical fire burned down 50 businesses on a New Jersey boardwalk just a few months ago? Damaged wires and unfettered electricity can result in fire, serious accidents, injuries, and sometimes even fatalities. Workers, and even people at home, can use simple tools and equipment to keep electrical wiring in check and as safe as possible. What are these tools?

Conduit and Rubber Grommets

Keeping wiring and cables safe depends on proper insulation. Conduit, for example, wraps around wires and protects them from elements (including snow, ice, and rain), small animals’ teeth, and even harmful electromagnetism. Conduit is available in rigid and flexible forms, and metal forms, referred to as electrical metal tubing (EMT), are often used with conduit bushing Read More