Most people don’t think of their kitchens as dangerous places. However given the frequent use of electricity and gas, problems can arise. So when it comes to a kitchen fire, namely one in your toaster, it’s always best to be prepared for the worst-case scenario so that you can act… Read more »
It’s a bad day when the local YMCA suffers a destructive roof leak that soaks beautiful hardwood gym floors and several adjacent studio spaces. But to compound the damage, the mitigation company hired to dry out the affected spaces made matters far worse. The company chose an improper drying method… Read more »
The date was set. The deposits paid. The guests invited. So telling the bride and groom to postpone their wedding ceremony is a call this privately owned event center didn’t want to make. Their fire suppression system had piping in some poorly insulated areas, and a cold snap froze a… Read more »
Power strips are a highly sought after commodity. Available everywhere from home improvement stores to your local drug store, power strips are thought by many people to be safe for everyday use. While a power strip can be an excellent source of additional electricity, most users don’t pay much attention… Read more »
New Year’s Day rings in the year with boisterous celebrations and festivities, well-intended yet hard-to-keep resolutions, pub crawls and dancing, and, of course, house parties. As the first national holiday of the new year, it is a favourite of young and old, a time when families and friends can gather… Read more »