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Survive an elevator freefall

How to survive an elevator freefall

It's a fact. Elevators and escalators kill about thirty people each year. What could you possibly do to avoid the humility of dying such a death? Believe it or not, there are things you can do, and MANswers has ...

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Make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

How to make rope from plastic bags in an emergency

It's an emergency and you need to rappel down a mountain - what do you do? Well, you just take a bunch of those plastic grocery bags that are lying around (darned pollution) and construct yourself a ...

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How To Prevent a House Fire

Prevent a House Fire

House fires kill and injure thousands yearly, and cost many more their valued possessions and memories. Here are some steps you can take to ...more

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How To Protect a Basement from Flooding

Protect a Basement from Flooding

Your finished basement is your pride and joy. You’ve already spent thousands of dollars and countless hours converting your concrete dungeon ...more

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How To Put out a Toaster Fire

Put out a Toaster Fire

Quick! Toaster's on fire - again! Rush over and put it out with this how-to! Unplug the toaster from the electrical outlet if you can safely ...more

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How To Report a Fire

Report a Fire

In an emergency situation continue focusing on the bold text below. Reporting a fire is not something that you need to do everyday; however ...more

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How to save your firefighting ass in a burning building

Save your firefighting ass in a burning building

Check out this video to see how to save your firefighting ass in a ...more

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How to secure your home

Secure your home

In these home security and safety videos, learn how to upgrade your house in some important ways. Our expert, Jon Olson, will show you how ...more

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How To Sleep in a Bathtub

Sleep in a Bathtub

Would you like to sleep in somewhere besides the bed? Or if you need to give your bed to a guest? Sometimes you'll need to sleep in a ...more

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How to stop a flashover as a firefighter

Stop a flashover as a firefighter

If you're a firefighter, you probably know what a flashover is. If not, it's what it sounds like -- a fast spreading of fire, very rapidly ...more

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How To Use a Fire Extinguisher

Use a Fire Extinguisher

Chances are you will encounter a fire at least once in your life. Hopefully you will have read this before an emergency occurs. This article ...more

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How to use a portable dry-pack food canner for food storage

Use a portable dry-pack food canner for food storage

Learn how to use a portable dry-pack food canner for food storage ...more

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How to protect yourself and your home from Radon

Protect yourself and your home from Radon

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from this toxin by watching this how to video.

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Home Emergency (111 How-Tos)

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

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