Electricity can be a real hidden peril and extends throughout the wire system in a building. Be sure it is safely installed, and have the system carefully inspected and approved by a recognized electric inspector. Many fires are due to defective electric wiring. Do not destroy insulation on electric light, fan or heater wires by hanging them on hooks or nails. Immediately repair or replace any defective switches, fuses, sockets, etc. A fuse is the “safety valve” of an electric system, and should never be replaced by one of larger size or any other material. Before attaching electric irons, vacuum cleaners, cooking utensils or any other electrical device to your lighting circuits or sockets, consult an electrician as to the ability of your wiring to withstand this additional load. Electric wiring systems are designed to carry only a certain current, and if overloaded may cause fires. Numerous fires have been caused by leaving electric irons with the current on. Disconnect them immediately when through using. _Electricity is safe but carelessness is unsafe._ HEATING AND GARAGE HAZARDS Coal and kindling should preferably be kept within a brick or stone enclosure and not stored against frame partitions nor directly against walls of boiler or furnace. It is well to see that the garden hose may be attached to the kitchen faucet. Never allow open flame lights in a garage. When filling the tank, run the auto outside, so that gasoline vapors will dissipate. Do not keep quantities of gasoline or calcium carbide inside of garage or dwelling. An approved underground storage tank is the safest method for keeping gasoline. [Illustration: DETACH PLUG FROM IRON AS WELL AS FROM SOCKET IF YOU WANT YOUR HOME INTACT] [Illustration: _Courtesy of N. Y. Edison Co._ DON’T PULL THE CORD A MILE ABOVE THE IRON TO DETACH, BUT TAKE IT DOWN CLOSE TO THE IRON. THIS SAVES THE WIRES AND FIRES] [Illustration: _Courtesy of N. Y. Edison Co._ SHE HAS PREPARED THE WAY FOR A NICE LITTLE FIRE] [Illustration: SHE IS CAREFUL AND HER IRON WILL NOT PRACTICE ARSON] A metal waste can should be located at a convenient place outside the garage for all waste and greasy rags. Burn these every week. Never use sawdust or shavings to absorb grease and oil. Scrub floor (if wooden) occasionally with hot water and lye. The use of gasoline for cleaning parts of the automobile in the garage is a dangerous thing. The garage should not be heated by means of stove or open fire of any kind, unless same is isolated in another room so that the gasoline vapors of garage cannot possibly get to it. Gasoline vapor travels. Being heavier than air, it seeks low levels. Ventilation should be arranged to take care of vapors collecting near the floor. Keep an approved fire extinguisher and a pail of sand in the garage. Water thrown on burning gasoline merely serves to spread it.