Concord Carpenter Workshop News Hi Guys,
As 2014 winds down, and winter gears up, we wanted to focus this weeks newsletter on winter and holiday
safety.
I have some exciting news to share. The Boston Globe recently approached Concord Carpenter and asked if I would be interested in writing a Sunday, carpentry and DIY, column. I agreed and am starting January 2015.
In this weekly article, I will be responding to reader submitted questions,providing pragmatic, realistic advice, and updated industry information. Tool reviews will also be included and
who knows I may even sprinkle in some humor - so beware. I’m not afraid to give my opinion, but when I do, I make sure it’s based in fact – so keep an eye out for me!
We are in the midst of preparing our 2015 Head-2-Head testing list, and are open to suggestions.
Simply email me your thoughts. ~ ROB
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Is the Ice Safe to Walk On? |
Every year we hear about people falling through ice and dying. When I speak to people about the safe thickness of ice, everyone seems to have a different opinion on the question, "is the ice safe to walk on?"
In this article we set the answer straight and show you how to test ice depth.
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Dryer Fires and Dirty Dryer Ducts |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over 15,000 dryer-related fires occur each year, causing an estimated $ 97 million in property loss.
Clothing lint builds up inside the dryer vent, on the heating element and in other places in the dryer, reducing airflow, cause it to run hotter, overheat, waste energy and very possibly catch on fire. By cleaning your dryer vent regularly,
you increase airflow efficiency, decrease cost of dryer operation, reduce the amount of time required for clothes drying and prevent plug ups which cause dryer vent fires. Learn How to Clean Dryer Vents
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Holiday Decorating Safety TIps |
According to the Consumer Public Safety Commission approximately 11,000 people are treated for decoration-related injuries associated with falls, cuts, shocks and burns. The National Fire Protection Association estimates a yearly average of 240 fires involving dried-out Christmas trees result in 16 deaths and $13 million in property damage.
An average of 13,000 candle-related
fires result in 170 deaths and $390 million in property damage. The safest plan is to recognize a problem or dangerous situation before it threatens you and your family!
Read our safety tips! |
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According to a CDC study, 31 percent of drivers are sending or receiving text messages while behind the wheel.
What's worse, that number triples when drivers 18 to 24.
Texting and Driving Can Be a Lethal CombinationReading or writing text messages increases the risk of an accident by 2,300 percent. But you don’t have to be typing away to be at risk of having or
causing an accident: - Drivers who use mobile devices are four times more likely to have an accident and injure themselves or others.
- Using a cell phone while driving is the equivalent of having a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 percent, the legal limit in most states.
- Using a cell phone can reduce the brain activity associated with driving by 37 percent.
Tips for Changing Your Habits Habits can be hard to break, but these
tips can help you get started: - Turn off your phone before driving away, or store it somewhere where you can’t reach it.
- If you have an urgent call you need to attend, find a safe place to park before using your phone.
- Ask another passenger to answer your calls or messages.
- Designate a copilot that can help you use other electronics in the car such as your navigation system or the radio.
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Concord Carpenter Holiday Gift Guide |
Let the ConcordCarpenter Crew help you choose the right gift for your loved ones this holiday season.
This Holiday Gift Guide for 2014 is chock full of great tools and accessories for your loved ones that will make you look like a hero this season. |
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