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Glow-in-the-Dark Flashlight
Glow-in-the-dark tape makes a flashlight easy to find when the power goes out. Adhesive-backed tape holds its radiance for hours after exposure to light. Find it at home centers or online.
Plus: 10 Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls at Home
Plus: 10 Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls at Home
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Lightning: Don't Get Struck Indoors
Your home is probably the safest place to be in an electrical storm. But here's a safety tip you may not know. Lightning can still get to you through the conductive paths in your house; that means your wiring, your plumbing and water. Talking on a corded phone, taking a shower or bath, working on your desktop computer or handling power tools during an electrical storm isn't much safer than standing outside. It's best to stay away from all water and appliances until the storm passes.
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