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Appliances Combustion Appliances Description, combustion pollutants, safety tips, etc. Doorbells How do they work? Microwave Ovens How do they work?

Electrical AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) Aluminum Wiring Problems and how to correct them. Circuit Breakers How do they work? Dimmer Switches How do they work? GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Three-Way Switches How do they work?

Heating / Air Conditioning Air Conditioners How do they work? Thermostats How do they work?

Miscellaneous Asbestos In The Home. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Tips. Fire Extinguishers How do they work? Fire Safety Check List. Formaldehyde Fact sheet. Indoor air quality. Lead (Pb) in Paint, Dust, and Soil. Mold Description, health and removal issues. Radon Gas (Rn) A Citizen's Guide Health, testing, control. Probability Zones in Texas. DFW in Low Potential Zone (less than 2 pCi/L) Safety and Function Design. Smoke Detectors How do they work? Smoke Detectors Placement, use, testing. Spas, Hot Tubs, and Whirlpools Safety.

Pests Ants - Carpenter Identification & management. Bees - Carpenter Identification & management. Beetles - Wood-Boring Identification & management. Information Library Description and pictures of common home pests, how to detect them, and how to get rid of them. Seasonal / Regional Active pests for any month of the year in any of the 50 states. Termites General overview. Drywood Identification & management. Subterranean Identification & management. How To Select A Protection System Baiting systems & soil barriers.

Plumbing Septic System Toilets How do they work? Water Heaters How do they work?

Structural Construction How is a house built? Chimneys