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Do you have a gas stove? Not all stoves are powered by electricity. While electric stoves have become increasingly popular in recent years, many homes are equipped with a gas stove. Gas stoves feature burners that are connected to a natural gas line. When turned on, they'll burn natural gas to generate a flame.A new study, however, raises concerns over the health impact, as well as the environmental impact, of gas stoves. If your home features a gas stove, you may want to read this study, as it …

Ladders are commonly used to access roofs and other elevated surfaces. While convenient, though, ladders can cause injury. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that a half-million people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year in the United States. Most of these injuries involve falling. Fortunately, you can lower your risk of falling by using a ladder stay.What Is a Ladder Stay?Also known as a ladder standoff, a ladder stay is a brace that's designed to help …

Alligator shears may it easy to cut through sheet metal. Also known as lever shears, they feature a lever-like blade. You can cut pieces of sheet metal by placing them through the jaws of alligator shears. When engaged, the blade will slide through the sheet metal. While alligator shears are easy to use, however, they require proper safety precautions to protect against injury.#1) Inspect the GuardBefore using alligator shears, take a minute to inspect the guard. The Occupational Safety and Heal …

If you're tired of navigating your lawn mower around one or more tree stumps in your landscape, you may want to invest in a stump grinder. It will simplify the process of removing stumps. Rather than leaving the stumps in your landscape, you can grind them to a pulp. Even if you've seen a stump grinder, though, you might be unfamiliar with their mechanics. To learn more about stump grinders and how they work, keep reading.Overview of Stump GrindersA stump grinder is a machine that lives up to it …

How often do you skip meals? Whether you're trying to lose weight -- or if you were simply too busy -- you've probably skipped meals in the past. Some studies, in fact, show that over half of all U.S. adults skip at least one meal on a regular basis. While skipping meals may sound harmless, it can backfire in several ways. Below are five reasons you shouldn't skip meals.#1) Slower MetabolismSkipping meals will result in a slower metabolism. Metabolism, of course, encompasses all of the chemical …