October’s shorter days and hot seasonal meals can create new kitchen safety risks for older adults. Simple changes to lighting, cookware placement, food storage, and fire prevention can make indoor meal preparation safer.
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Grill Safety Checklist for Small Patios: Must-Have Fire Prevention Tips
Small patio grilling can be safe and stress-free when you know how to manage heat, grease, and propane in tight quarters. This grill safety checklist shares practical fire prevention tips to help you enjoy outdoor cooking without putting your home or guests at risk.
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Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip
Power strips add outlets, not electrical capacity, so heat-producing appliances like space heaters, toasters, hair dryers, coffee makers, and most slow cookers belong in wall outlets. If a strip feels warm, smells burnt, buzzes, or shows discoloration, stop using it and check the outlet and cord.
Essential Concepts
Power strips do not raise circuit capacity.
Use wall outlets for heat and heavy loads.
Keep an eye out for heat, smell, buzz, or discoloration.
