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Watch this video about home security on HowStuffWorks. A new study by the AARP reveals that almost ninety percent of adults 50 years and older want to stay in their current home and community as they age. Contrary to popular stereotypes, most elder adults do not pack up and move to warmer climates in their retirement years. See how home security works in this video from Medialink.

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How Safe Dialing Works (1:14)

Safe dialing is a way to discover the combination of a safe. Learn more about lock-picking and safe dialing in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Use Electricity Safely (1:00)

Learn how to handle electricity and outlets safely in this home safety video from HowStuffWorks.

Future Weapons: Taser X26 (2:30)

Mack gets to see why the legendary electroshock weapon may soon be in the military's arsenal.

Understanding: Fire Arson Training (2:57)

On the Learning Channel's "Understanding," watch firefighters train and learn how they investigate fire crimes.

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

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Sci Fi Saved My Life: Bomb Shelters (2:12)

"The Terminator," presents a grim vision of a future devastated by nuclear war. Weary of a possible real life threat, many have built bomb shelters underneath their houses. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Saved My Life."

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

What Are the Odds? Fire (2:17)

What are the odds your house will catch on fire? Learn more fire safety in this video.

How Fire Extinguishers Work (1:05)

We don't usually think much about how a fire extinguisher works -- until we need to use one. Watch this HowStuffWorks video on how to extinguish a fire using a dry-chemical fire extinguisher.

How Safe Dialing Works (1:14)

Safe dialing is a way to discover the combination of a safe. Learn more about lock-picking and safe dialing in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Use Electricity Safely (1:00)

Learn how to handle electricity and outlets safely in this home safety video from HowStuffWorks.

How to Test for Carbon Monoxide (0:49)

Every home should be tested for carbon monoxide. Learn more about carbon monoxide and home safety in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Prevent House Fires (0:58)

Just a few precautions can prevent house fires. Learn more about fires, safety, and extinguishers in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Test for Lead Contamination (1:13)

Lead poisoning can occur when people live in older houses with lead paint. Learn more about lead poisoning in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Test for Radon (0:36)

Learn about radon testing and how to test your home for radon in this HowStuffWorks video.