Avoiding a Deep-Fried Turkey Disaster this Thanksgiving
Posted: November 17, 2016
Did you know Benjamin Franklin — who thought the bald eagle was of “bad moral character” — proposed that a wild turkey be the official bird mascot of the United States? Although he was outvoted, the noble turkey remains a mainstay of American culture and kitchens. According to the National Turkey Federation, nearly 88 percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, usually with a generous...
Fire Safety is More than Prevention.
Posted: September 22, 2016
It also means knowing how to stop a fire once it starts. Teaching your team the basics of fire fighting could reduce fire damage at your workplace. There are 3 common types of fires: ordinary combustibles, like paper, wood, and trash; flammable liquids, greases, or gases; and energized electrical equipment. Fire extinguishers are built to put out one or more of these classes of fires....
If you can’t stand the heat … prevent kitchen fires
Posted: September 17, 2016
Whether you’re whipping up fried chicken for a family picnic or for a hungry crowd of diners in your restaurant, chances are you’ll be playing with fire. Some easy safety measures will keep you — and your meal — from getting burned. Commercial kitchens Keep your fire-suppression system up to code. Although you can’t eliminate every fire hazard, by meeting the UL 300 standard for...
10 Overlooked Home Projects
Posted: September 16, 2016
It seems like there is always a home project on the To-Do List! You probably already have a list of annual projects. But there are many others that fly under the radar. Paul Sullivan, founder of a full-service remodeling company and the chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers, suggests you tackle these overlooked home projects. 1. Replace your water heater. It’s...
10 Overlooked Home Projects
Posted: September 16, 2016
Planning on sprucing up your home this spring? If so, you probably already have a list of annual projects. But there are many others that fly under the radar. Paul Sullivan, founder of a full-service remodeling company and the chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers, suggests you tackle these overlooked home projects. 1. Replace your water heater. It’s pricey (about $800 to...