Can you read the labels on your electrical panel? It’s important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work …
Updated April 2020 The saying “too many cooks in the kitchen” may ring true with more people currently staying at home. Grocery stores are experiencing an increased demand for baking …
Carbon monoxide is “the silent killer” — colourless, odourless and tasteless gas you won’t be able to detect on your own. If you have a carbon monoxide detector, a beep …
Near a generating station the water may seem calm. But below the surface are powerful currents that can drag you to the bottom. And that’s just one of the dangers …
Updated May 2020 At this time of year many Manitoba homeowners are itching to get outside to begin working in their yards. If you’re among this group and if you’re planning …
Injury rates among young workers spike between May and September, when young people are off school and in their seasonal jobs. Many of these accidents are the result of pressures and …
Do you know what to do if you encounter a downed power line? Picture it. There’s a winter storm and snow and ice has built up on the road, trees …
If the lights go out this winter… Winter is unpredictable and storms can disrupt electrical service without warning. Your power may be off for a few hours or, in extreme …
Is it the flu or is it your flue? Many of the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning have people thinking they are suffering from a common flu. However exposure …
By Kim Kennett Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Clean air in our home, and hence, good air quality, is important to everyday health. A …
