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Kitchen Safety

The kitchen is a room that most families spend a lot of time in, cooking and cleaning up. In some homes it is actually the heart of family living. Because so much time is spent in the kitchen, it is where many accidents occur. When babies and small children are involved, kitchen hazards can be devastating. While most people put chemicals out of reach and install a stove guard, there are other hazards lurking in the kitchen. Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen safe, including some areas that are usually overlooked. Trash With small children, trash … Continue reading →

Kitchen Safety: Where Is It?

Although a forest fire may have its origins nowhere near your kitchen, only you can prevent a fire from starting in your very own kitchen. (You can’t blame Smoky The Bear for this!) While this may seem like an obvious statement, many people are unaware that their kitchens are dangerous places and in many instances, a fire waiting to happen. Prevent kitchen fires by keeping curtains, dish towels and long flowing sleeves away from the cook top. I myself, while awaiting company and preparing some jambalaya, was a bit too preoccupied and didn’t notice a pot-holder that was too close … Continue reading →