How steady are you around the bathroom? It may not be something that many of us think about, but there are a number of different reasons why our mobility can become a problem—either as a temporary or an ongoing situation. Like kitchens, bathrooms pose particular problems in terms of health and safety. Hopefully we all …
If you struggle with reaching things or gripping items it’s going to make life difficult and it’s also frustrating. Many people find lifting things such as tins or bottles tricky for various reasons but there’s a tool that can help. Using a heavy duty reacher grabber enables you to carry out various tasks. I use …
What do you do when you can’t reach that top shelf in the kitchen? Or at Thanksgiving, when it’s time to claim the big broiling tray from on top of the oven housing? Come on—be honest—do you clamber up on the kitchen sideboard even though you know it’s not really that safe to do so? …
If you suffer from a condition called tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) you’ll probably experience some pain and discomfort. You don’t need to be Roger Federer or Serena Williams to get tennis elbow. Most cases of tennis elbow are caused by repetitive strain and people who spend time using a computer mouse can develop the condition. …
As we get older, maneuvering ourselves in and out of bed becomes riskier and more difficult. The best bed rails for seniors provide support and security from falls during the night, and make it easier to get into and out of bed safely. What Are Bed Rails for Seniors? Bed rails for seniors are metal …
Where’s the most dangerous place in your home? According to the National Safety Council, there are many dangers in our homes that we might not even have considered. While the kitchen presents some obvious hazards, some sources suggest that a massive 70 percent of accidents in the home occur in the bathroom . While tiled …
Suction cup grab bars have received a bad rep over the years and deemed to be unsafe by many people. But the best suction cup grab bars now have many safety features and if used correctly can be a valuable addition to any bathroom. We’re not talking about scaling walls with them, like Tom Cruise …
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At a Glance Many people use scented candles to infuse their homes with a warm glow and fragrant scent. Scented candles can contain substances in the wax, the wick and in the colors and scents added to them. Beeswax or soy wax candles with cotton or paper wicks don’t give off any toxic substances, and …
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As a writer, there is nothing more important to me than a good keyboard. Seeing as I spend all of my time typing, a keyboard with crisp action makes my life a lot easier. Yesterday, I was typing at my usual hectic pace when my “S” key got stuck. It required too much pressure to …
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Nonstick cookware has been a real time saver in our kitchens. Unfortunately there’s some serious health concerns associated with Teflon and in particular a chemical that it releases in certain conditions called PFOA. Here’s what you need to know about this toxic substance and how to avoid it while still using nonstick pans to cook …
Read moreTeflon Dangers in Nonstick Cookware and a Better Alternative