Moving Electrical Panels Into Bathroom Spaces Moving Electrical Panels Into Bathroom Spaces (image credits: unsplash) One of the most dangerous code violations involves relocating or having electrical panels within bathroom areas. Circuit breaker boxes cannot be located in bathrooms and must be accessible without lifting or moving obstructions. This violation poses serious safety risks when …
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Face Statewide Restrictions Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Face Statewide Restrictions (image credits: wikimedia) Your trusty gas-powered leaf blower might soon become a relic of the past. The two-stroke engines in gas leaf blowers can produce more pollution in just one hour than driving a car hundreds of miles. California has already phased them …
The Ancient Practice Getting Modern Recognition The Ancient Practice Getting Modern Recognition (image credits: unsplash) People have been boiling pineapples for centuries, long before it became a trendy health hack on social media. Indigenous peoples in Central and South America, particularly in regions like the Amazon rainforest and the Caribbean, used various parts of the …
Using Extension Cords as Permanent Wiring Using Extension Cords as Permanent Wiring (image credits: unsplash) The single most common violation that drives inspectors up the wall is homeowners who think that daisy-chaining extension cords across rooms somehow counts as “real wiring.” When you work on a project in your garage, are you constantly stepping over …
The Great Suburban Exodus: When Dream Homes Become Empty Shells The Great Suburban Exodus: When Dream Homes Become Empty Shells (image credits: unsplash) Something haunting is happening across America’s suburban landscapes. The oversized dream homes that once symbolized success and prosperity are now standing empty, their grand windows staring blankly into cul-de-sacs where children used …
How You Talk to Them During Everyday Moments How You Talk to Them During Everyday Moments (image credits: unsplash) Research has discovered that parents actually have a lot of control over how and what their children recall. Parents who talk a lot to their children are more likely to have kids who recall memories with …