Tom Knapp

With some know-how and practice, a kitchen knife can be your best friend during food preparation, or it can be a potential source of serious injury Depending on your skill and what you already know about knife safety, it's always a good idea to hone knife safety skills

From the home and garden to the garage and basement, home owners frequently face repair and honey-do projects that require one of the most basic tools - the utility knife Its versatility and strength makes it a tool no homeowner should be without

Since childhood, many have discovered the joy of creation through art Working with the various materials is an exciting and creative venture for many artists

With curbside recycling programs available to more than half of all Americans, there's no reason you can't easily set up your own at-home recycling center Still, the EPA estimates that while 75 percent of what Americans trash every week could be recycled, only 25 percent is

The reasoning is simple: If employees have access to a good, useable tool, they will use it, preventing potential injury and product damage In all facets of today's workplace, the safety knife is making its presence - and use - known

The first knives were most likely made of wood, bone and other perishable materials These ancient tools were shaped by knapping, or percussive flaking of rock, such as obsidian and flint

Hunters, campers and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate equipment and tools that help them enjoy the outdoors more fully Whether its fishing, hunting, or hiking, the following equipment can make great gift ideas that your outdoor enthusiast will look forward to using on the next outing

If you're like most, you have many of the necessary homeowner's tools However, are they all in once place

Working from home offers many unique advantages to working from an office From the flexibility of setting your own schedule to eliminating the daily commute, working from home is a trend that is on the rise

It's amazing to think all of your household goods, prized possessions, and furniture can be literally packed and moved to somewhere new To ensure your household arrives in good condition (including yourself and your family), make sure you have purchased the right packing supplies

The most important function of an office is function If your office is not organized efficiently, chances are, you are going to be less efficient as well

The retail environment may appear to be a relatively safe workplace (save the disgruntled shopper or two), and unlike a construction site or workplace that develops chemicals, a retail store doesn't seem to pose any obvious threats However, retail workers face everyday hazards, from trip-and-fall risks to back injuries resulting from lifting heavy boxes

It's a Saturday night, the restaurant is full, the foodservice kitchen is humming Employees are focused on serving their customers as quickly as possible

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 250,000 serious hand, finger and wrist injuries occur in the private industry annually The U

Even with improvements in packaging, shipping practices, warehouse design, and software, cutting the cost of unsaleable products is the constant challenge for those in the grocery industry According to the June 2005 issue of Occupational Health, the Food Marketing Institute estimated that the grocery industry sustains nearly $20 billion annually in damaged merchandise