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Windows 10 is a handy tool, but its not optimized for your needs right out of the box. This software comes with many useful tools, but it also comes pre-loaded with bloatware and annoying features that can get in the way of productivity.

The good news is you arent stuck using Windows 10 in its stock format. There are ways to clean up and customize the Start menu in Windows 10 to make it work better for your needs. Want more Windows help? Tap or click here for the Windows 10 secret everyone needs to know.

Whether its getting rid of annoying app suggestions or removing unwanted bloatware, youre going to want to clean up Windows 10. Luckily, its pretty easy to do. If youre ready to get rid of all that junk lurking in your Start menu, heres how.

You may have noticed a few suggested links popping up when you open the Start menu. Thats because Windows 10 Start menu has a feature that automatically shows recommended app links it thinks you may find useful. When you click the link, the Windows Store page will open for the app to buy and download.

While these suggestions can be useful in some situations, they can also be annoying. If youre tired of seeing these suggestions, you can turn them off, so they arent cluttering up your Start menu anymore.

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To get rid of suggestions in Start:

The app list that pulls up in the Start menu can be a nuisance, especially if it came filled with pre-installed bloatware. Its pretty standard for computers to come loaded with bloatware, likeunnecessary apps and software, which can create a mess and make it difficult to find what youre looking for.

Even a simple install of Windows 10 can come with useless apps like Candy Crush Friends Saga or Cooking Fever. You can clear out this type of bloatware from your Start menu pretty quickly. Or, if you dont need the app list to pull up in the Start menu, you can disable the Show app list in Start menu instead.

To hide the apps list in the Start menu:

To remove programs you dont need or use:

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The Windows 10 Start menu is set to show you things like recently added or your most-used apps. Seeing new apps youve added in recent weeks can be helpful initially, but you may not find that feature to be as useful over time. Or, you may not want to be inundated with a list of regularly used or recently added apps.

If thats the case, you can disable those other options to clean up your Start menu. To disable the other options in Windows 10:

One of the unique features of Windows 10 is the Start tiles, which are large, bright boxes that give you quick access to certain apps. Some people may find those large Start tiles built into Windows 10 to be useful.

Not everyone likes being greeted by a load of square tiles with quick access to the Microsoft Store or the calendar when logging in, though. If you prefer to go without the tiles built into Windows 10, you can turn them off. Its pretty easy to do, too.

To turn off Show more tiles on Start:

Note: You must be signed in as anadministratorto enable or disable the Show more tiles on Start setting.

To rearrange or organize the tiles on Start:

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Three folders populate the Start Menu as a default setting in Windows 10. They includeDocuments,PicturesandSettings, which may not be the most useful folders for your needs.

If you want to add different options to the Start menu, you can add additional folders to themix alongside the default ones. Maybe you want to add File Explorer, Settings, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos, Network or even a personal folder. You can add one or all of these folders or as many that will fit to the Start menu.

Youll have to work within the Start menu screens height constraints, but you can customize what folders appear as often as you like.

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Its a busy weekend for Front Range galleries, fueled by social justice dialogues, pandemic fallout, Valentines Day, the Lunar New Year and other themes or plain old good art, which is why these spaces exist in the first place.

Trudy Chiddix, Hope Hands.

Trudy Chiddix, Plinth Gallery

Trudy Chiddix: Flaming Fingers Plinth Gallery, 3520 Brighton BoulevardThrough March 27Plinth Gallery hosts a beautiful show of new work by ceramic artist Trudy Chiddix, who embellishes her folk-art-inspired hand series with metal flames and words of encouragement to pandemic first responders and hospital workers. Alongside the hands, Chiddix adds elaborately decorated vases in kimono forms with added fused-glass elements, as well as whirl-winding figures, standing disks and lamp-like works lit from within.

Jill Mustoffa, Blue Year of the Ox, hand cut and sewn vinyl fabric on wood panel.

Jill Mustoffa

Parad'ox: Chinese New Year InvitationalValkarie Gallery, 445 South Saulsbury Street, Belmar, LakewoodThrough March 7Opening Reception: February 12, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; RSVP in advance at Eventbrite for timed-entry slotValkaries annual Chinese New Year exhibition is back, this year celebrating the Ox a sign of the Chinese zodiac known for reliability, persistence and honesty with renditions in a wide variety of styles and mediums, from paint and mixed media to scratchboard and hand-stitched leather. Each artwork is eight inches square, and available to view and buy both in person and through an online store at Valkaries website.

Autumn T. Thomas, Necessary Beings (detail), 2020, padauk wood, resin.

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From This Day ForwardBoulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street, BoulderFebruary 11 through May 31Opening Reception: Thursday, February 11, 4 to 8 p.m.Denver artist Tya Alisa Anthony, who herself works in a mixed-media mashup of photography, collage and sculpture, was tapped by BMoCA to curate From This Day Forward, an exhibition of artists working at the intersection of the Black Lives Matter discussion and the collective effects of living through a pandemic. The show, a varied body of work designed to get viewers thinking and talking, also brings forward underappreciated Colorado artists (and artists with ties to Colorado). Its an exhibition for the times that you wont want to miss.

Gabrielle Shannon and Jean Smith share D'art Gallery for From the Earth.

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Gabrielle Shannon and Jean Smith, From the EarthVirginia Wood and Darlene Kuhne, Shared Spaces, in Gallery EastDart Gallery, 900 Santa Fe DriveFebruary 11 through March 7Valentine Celebration: Friday, February 12, noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday, February 13, noon to 5 p.m.Dart member artists Gabrielle Shannon and Jean Smith share the Main Gallery with a complementary exhibition of abstract paintings inspired by nature, and wall arrangements and columns of clay shapes reminiscent of stone cairns. Shared Spaces, in the East Gallery, doubles as a benefit for the Virginia Wood Fund for Artists in Need and Darlene Kuhne Charity.

A detail from Amy Hoagland and Jenny Cole's Scope of the Natural.

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Amy Hoagland and Jenny Cole, Scope of the Natural, Main GalleryShelby McAuliffe and Molly Ott, Indoor Emergencies, South GalleryFirehouse Art Center, 667 4th Avenue, LongmontSecond Friday Exhibit Opening: Friday, February 12, 6 to 9 p.m.; RSVP online in advance for timed-entry slot at Eventbrite Longmonts Firehouse lets you attend this months Second Friday reception just the way you like it: in person, by timed entry, or virtually, with a live-streaming gallery tour and artist visit you can enjoy from home a useful opportunity, considering this weekends cold weather, not to mention COVID. Either way, youll want to see the site-specific art installation devised during the NEST winter residency by CU Boulder grad students Amy Hoagland and Jenny Cole, who melded art and science in an artificial natural environment. In the South Gallery, CU MFA candidates Shelby McAuliffe and Molly Ott address new routines developed under quarantine in the last year with a three-part video presentation.

Justin Beard Member ShowHart Krypilo, Strong Female LeadPirate Contemporary Art, 7130 West 16th Avenue, LakewoodFebruary 12 through February 28DIY forager and outdoor guy Justin Beard, whos mum on what hes creating for his member slot at Pirate, and Hart Krypilo, whos not, open shows on Friday that last through the end of the month. In Strong Female Lead, goth-connected Krypilo will present cut-tin sculptures paying homage to the female protagonists of sci-fi and horror stories. All in all, you cant go wrong.

It's lights out at Edge Gallery for Lighting Our Way: A Collaboration in Illumination.

Gayla Lemke, Wynne Reynolds, Stephen Shugart and Faith Williams

Gayla Lemke, Wynne Reynolds, Stephen Shugart and Faith Williams, Lighting Our Way: A Collaboration in Illumination Edge Gallery, Art Hub, 6851 West Colfax Avenue, LakewoodFebruary 12 through February 28Four Edge members Gayla Lemke, Wynne Reynolds, Stephen Shugart and Faith Williams put their heads and chosen art mediums together for a four-way sculptural installation dealing with the convergence of light and art, for a show one might enjoy viewing in the dark.

Michelle Lamb, Mrs. Fish's Bait Shop, mixed-media assemblage.

Michelle Lamb

Loveor Something Like ItCore New Art Space, Art Hub, 6851 West Colfax Avenue, LakewoodFebruary 12 through February 28Artist reception: Friday, February 12, 6 to 9 p.m.Core mounts one of two Valentine-inspired shows opening this weekend at the Art Hub in Lakewood, with a hearty display juried by Denver art maven and event promoter Dana Cain, who says she was literally crying a little about having to narrow 216 entries down to the sixty pieces youll see in the gallery. The things we do in the name of love.

Dark Heart 2021Kanon Collective, Art Hub, 6851 West Colfax Avenue, LakewoodFebruary 12 through February 27Opening reception: Friday, February 12, 6 to 9 p.m.Also at the Art Hub, Kanons Valentines Day entry covers the darker and funnier side of love with a varied show juried by Denver power couple and horror-flick fans Merhia Weise and Andrew Novick.

Jono Wright, "Leaves."

Jono Wright, Bleue Tile Gallery

Show Number OneBleue Tile Gallery, 3940 South Broadway, EnglewoodThrough February 26Red Mask Soire/Opening: Friday, February 12, 5 to 9 p.m.To visit the gallery, RSVP online in advance for a timed-entry slotBleue Tile Gallery in Englewood, the studio space of artists Helene Strebel and Courtney Cotton, announces its debut with Show Number One, presenting an eclectic group show including work by some local luminaries and national artists. This weekends opening wont just be reception; Bleue Tile is instead throwing a Red Mask Soire, and we suppose that means your COVID face gear ought to be red.

Raafi Rivero, Custom Jersey for Sean Bell, 2021, armature, yarn.

Raafi Rivero

Unarmed Artist PanelSaturday, February 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m., via ZoomRegister online in advance for Zoom linkIn conjunction with Raafi Riveros Unarmed, currently turning heads and starting conversations at Leon with its social justice themes and sports jerseys memorializing Black victims of police violence, a panel moderatedby Donna Bryson with artists Rivero, Tya Alisa Anthony, Narkita Gold and Edgar L. Page will shed more light on the discussion that starts in the gallery. Its free, but youll need to register in advance. Before or after, see the exhibition for yourself through February 27.

Brian Rattiner, Snow Day, 2021,high-flow acrylic, fluid acrylic and salt on muslin.

Brian Rattiner, David B. Smith Gallery

Brian Rattiner, HummingbirdChristine Nguyen, Lightness Within the Cosmic Universe David B. Smith Gallery, 1543A Wazee StreetFebruary 13 through March 12Brian Rattiner brings liquid-looking abstracts in rainbow colors to David B. Smiths main gallery from his Brooklyn studio, while Christine Nguyen helps celebrate Month of Photography 2021 with mixed-media cyanotypes and photo-based paintings in the project room.

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The kitchen; looking down to the kitchen from the recording studio doorway, with the bathroom on the right; the stairs at the back, left, lead to the main level living area.The bathroom table was built by the wife from wood that came from one of the walls; the vintage wooden beads can be found at places like Rhode Island Antiques Mall, Pawtucket. Photography by Andrea Pietrangeli.

Star TurnIn the scene-stealing world of color and design, black is the new white. Black isnt going anywhere. It looks fantastic, especially in a small space, says designer Janelle Blakely, founder of Blakely Interior Design. It creates contrast, your eye is drawn to it. Case in point: its use in the renovated kitchen and bath of this Wakefield project, where it kicks up the look several notches, enhancing the homes cool, retro vibe. Black creates a wow factor, she says.As a former Masonic lodge, the unassuming building, dating to 1890, was never intended as a residence. The kitchen, stuck in the back on a lower level, had been used as a mess hall in its early life. The goal for the new homeowners, a punk rock star and his artist wife, was a better organized, functioning space for their getaway home, but created on a decidedly non-rock star budget. We wanted to make the house work better, Blakely says of her clients. The couple, who love vintage, also wanted to move the kitchen, redo the bathroom, and add a recording studio and art studio on the same floor, all while minimizing wasted space.

The window covering is custom made in Blakelys workroom, blakelyinteriordesign.com; the faucet is Grohe; the walls are Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. Photography by Andrea Pietrangeli.

Full ExposureFirst order of business was the demo, which the homeowners tackled themselves, gutting the whole bottom floor to save money, as well as managing the construction. They took on a lot, Blakely says. The bathroom got a facelift; the shower was retiled and the open brick was preserved. The sink, a perfect size for the small space, is original to the house.

Whats gone, however, are the small boxy rooms that were once the kitchen. Gone, too, is its ceiling; the couple liked the look of the exposed beams, part of the original structure. With that approach, theres always the possibility of uncovering unpleasant surprises. We were fortunate. There was just some piping, Blakely says of what became a design feature.

What had been the kitchen space is now a sweet breakfast nook with a view of the back patio, and it also faces the new kitchen. Vintage black pane factory windows that the wife found separate the two spaces, preserving an open look and creating a focal point.

The kitchen and bathroom floor tiles and black penny round back splash are from Best Tile, Warwick. The kitchen cabinets are Ikea; the gas range is Miele; the chandelier is from Pop Emporium. Photography by Andrea Pietrangeli

History LessonThe kitchen is well thought out, again with a nod to the couples respect for the past. The undercounter stools are an antique find and the sinks and faucet were in the house when the clients bought it. The owners multi-bulb hanging light fixture and the under-counter stools are also vintage.

Blakely gets design inspiration from the use of color, working with clients to find out what theyre drawn to. Her job is to help them embrace colors intensity in different degrees.

In this case, the creative through line is the choice of black and white in the kitchen and the bathroom, from the geometric floor tiles in both rooms to the black cabinets and white quartz counters, warmed up by the wooden rafters, in the kitchen.

During the several weeks of renovation, the resourceful couple set up a mock kitchen upstairs where they cooked out of a microwave and, temporarily shower-less, took baths in a copper tub. Living through a home renovation isnt for the faint of heart, as anyone whos survived it can tell you.

How do you make their budget work with their aesthetic, ending in a result that will rock their world? Blakely asks.

In the case of the Wakefield project, the successful answer rocks on.

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With the release of Home+ 5 by Matthias Hochgatterer, there are more reasons for HomeKit power-users to try the app than ever before. One of the apps strengths has always been creating automations based on device attributes that arent available in Apples Home app. Thats why I was already using Home+. However, now, the app has added a new design, folders to organize automations, Smart Groups for accessories, a Favorites view, and backups, which make the app more compelling than ever.

Although its not new to this version of Home+, it bears repeating that the app supports HomeKit API functionality that isnt exposed by Apples Home app. Thats how Home+ is able to support automations that arent possible in Home or by using Shortcuts Home Automation feature.

A simple example is one that Ive been using all winter. Were in the midst of single-digit temperatures in the Chicago area, which means my heat has been running almost nonstop for days. As a result, the air in our house has been incredibly dry.

To assist our furnaces humidifier, I broke out a standalone humidifier and plugged it into an iHome Smart Plug. I have a Netatmo Personal Weather Station and figured that I could set the humidifier to turn on automatically when humidity levels dropped beneath a threshold value. Thats not possible with Apples Home app, but fortunately, its an easy automation to build in Home+ 5, which supports sensor triggers as well as multi-condition automations.

Its that sort of extended automation support that has made Home+ a central part of my HomeKit setup for quite a while now. With the latest update, though, I expect Home+ will appeal to an even broader audience.

If you have used Home+ in the past, the first thing youll notice is that the app has been redesigned from top to bottom. Many of those changes are similar to the tile-centric UI found in Apples Home app. Thats a UI that Im not a big fan of in the Home app, and Im torn about it in Home+.

On the iPhone and Apple Watch, I think the tile UI takes up too much space. However, Home+ does a little bit better job with the space available on the iPhone than Home does, and despite taking up more room, I think Home+ 5s tile UI looks better than previous versions. I also appreciate that users coming from Home to Home+ will be more familiar with this UI. So, although I would personally prefer a more compact UI, I expect the new UI will appeal to a broader audience than before.

Other Home+ UI updates include updated icons that fit better with the design of iOS 14. There are now 99 icons, which provide a wider variety of choices than Apples Home app. Automations can also be stored in folders, a nice touch that makes large collections more manageable.

Another nice touch is Smart Groups, which collect similar devices into groups within each room. For example, Ive got seven lights in my studio, and none of them are grouped in the Home app, allowing me to control them individually. Home+s Smart Group of those lights doesnt change that but lets me control all seven as though they were one light. Home added a similar feature in iOS 14.

Home+ has added a Favorites view similar to Homes too, which can be synced with Home+ 5s Apple Watch app from the iPhone version of Home+. There are a handful of devices that I access manually nearly every day and having them along with data from a couple of sensors in one place is a big plus. Its worth noting, too, that the Apple Watch app has been updated, and in my testing, devices respond within a couple of seconds when scenes or devices are controlled.

Last but not least, Home+ 5 adds backup functionality, a feature for which I have a newfound appreciation. As I explained on AppStories a few weeks ago, I had my entire HomeKit setup wiped out over the winter holidays due to what appeared to be an iCloud bug. I took the opportunity to rethink my HomeKit setup, which was a positive, but with the number of devices I have, it took quite a bit of work. I know Home+ isnt the first app to offer this feature, but its the app I prefer for the vast majority of my advanced HomeKit automation, so Im glad to see that the feature was added. Now, Ive got a backup of my setup neatly tucked away in iCloud Drive in case disaster strikes again.

Home+ 5 is the perfect next-step app for anyone with a growing collection of HomeKit devices or who wants to do more with automation. With the latest update, Home+ 5 has further cemented its place among the HomeKit apps I regularly use, which is why I highly recommend checking it out.

Home+ 5is available on the App Store for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for $14.99.

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The dull concrete median with six light poles in front of Richey Elementary School probably dont draw much attention.

But a color-filled project involving students from six local schools will soon guarantee that the concrete barrier draws plenty of notice.

Sometime this spring, the median will be graced by nearly 300 set of handprints of students from Richey, Kruse and Morales elementary schools, De Zavala Middle School, Jackson Intermediate School and Pasadena High School.

When engineers involved in the city of Pasadenas Richey Street renovation project reached out to city education liaison Trish Eubanks to seek participation by Pasadena ISD in beautification work related to the effort, she jumped at the opportunity to incorporate youths from the community.

Lets make it look good, she said.

The Richey Street project is part of an ongoing effort by the city to make improvements to the north side of the city between Texas 225 and Southmore Avenue.

Since 2018, the $12 million project, with funding divided between the city and Harris County Precinct 2, has updated the street with improved or added storm sewers and lights and new traffic signals.

The project also has provided upgrades to the four-lane road and installed wheelchair-accessible lanes on sidewalks. The goal is to mitigate flooding in nearby homes and ease traffic at a main entry point into Pasadena.

Add in the Hands Across Pasadena project, in which the handprints will be set in square mosaic-style tiles, colored and glazed and then incorporated into the median.

I thought it was a great way to bring focus to area schools near Richey and wanted to showcase the children of that area, Eubanks said.

Eubanks is familiar with the I-cant-wait-to-get-out-of-here attitude young people sometimes have about their hometown as they contemplate their future. She wants to change that.

I want them to have a sense of sense of pride in where they come from, she said. If they can have some ownership in this project, they can feel they have some ownership of their community, that this is where they come from, where they grew up.

Eubanks said she and the citys engineers put careful thought into the actual tiles and what size, colors, type of materials were used.

They decided they would use 6-by-6-inch tiles, place them in three rows with six tiles to each section. Students at Pasadena High School will glaze and fire the tiles to prepare them for installation.

Eubanks spent 30 years in education, including 15 years as assistant principal at Pasadena Memorial High School. She had retired when Mayor Jeff Wagner called on her to join the city as an education liaison.

He wanted more of a partnership between the city and school district, she said. There has always been a kind of disconnect with kids and their city, and if young people dont feel like they have a stake in the game, they dont have that sense of pride in where they come from.

Alongside each set of prints will be a students initials and projected graduation date.

By identifying those kids and the year they graduate, I wanted them to be able to come back and say, Thats me, Eubanks said.

At De Zavala, 41 students placed hands onto tiles. For Principal Melissa Garza, the prints are more than decorative. The project is like motivational art, she said.

It gives them hope and it gives them something to look forward to, Garza said.

Parents were not able to attend the schools recent handprint event due to COVID restrictions but have expressed as much enthusiasm as students, Garza said.

Parents are already talking about having their kids take a picture next to their tile with their cap and gown, Garza said. They can drive down Richey, and its like a daily reminder this is their high school graduation date. We talk about school, we talk about graduation, we talk about college, but now its in concrete. Thats a big deal.

Eubanks shared one anecdote about a middle-schooler whose handprints, initials and graduation date are waiting to be set in concrete.

He told me he was going to be the first member of his family to graduate from high school. So, I told him, Now you have you have to live up to that date he has a definitive goal to shoot for now, she said.

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There are a range of different light switches to choose from based on the functionality youre looking for. Certain switches offer special features that can make your home more convenient and energy-efficient.

Types of Light Switches

Single-pole switches are the most common electrical light switches youll find in a home. They control one fixture from a single location, offering an ideal solution for small spaces such as bathrooms and closets. Their simple operation makes them easy to install and replace.

For hallways and staircases, consider three-way switches. They can control a fixture from two locations. Install these light switches on both ends of your hallway or staircase so you dont have to walk in the dark to find a switch in the middle of the night.

Four-way switches are used to control lighting from three locations. While theyre not as prevalent in the home as single-pole or three-way switches, these light switches are a suitable option for large rooms with multiple entrances. Be aware that you must use one four-way switch alongside two three-way switches in a four-way circuit.

Dimmers give you more control over your lighting. They allow you to adjust a lights intensity via a slider, dial, button or other control without completely turning it off. Since dimmers consume less electricity than standard light switches, they can help you save money on your energy bill. Dimmers also extend the life of your light bulb because they put less strain on the filament.

Other Types of Switches

For even more personalization, enhance your home with smart light switches. You can easily turn your lights on and off or adjust the brightness and color from anywhere in your home using your smartphone. Many smart switches are also remote light switches, giving you another option to control your lighting without carrying your phone.

Think about your needs when installing or replacing light switches throughout your home. For no-frills operation, opt for standard toggle light switches. Dimmers and smart home electrical switches are perfect for anyone seeking personalized control and energy savings.

Our Types of Light Switches guide provides even more features to personalize your switches by including timers, motion sensors and time delays.

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Our lives are dependent on electricity, 24 hours a day. It is such an important part of our day to day living that it is almost impossible to fathom a world without electricity. Even while we sleep, electricity is keeping our food cold and our security systems operating. Throughout the day, throughout the year, we tend to take electricity for granted.

In the United States, on average 400 die from electrocution and 4,400 are injured each year because of electrical hazards. Of these, 180 are related to consumer products. Another 325 die and 4,000 are injured in workplace electrical accidents, according to data published by the National Safety Council.

Electrical burns, as their name implies, are burns sustained when a person comes into contact with an open current of electricity. The electrical current runs through the body, damaging internal tissues, muscles, organs such as the heart and kidneys and/or the nervous system, often without doing any major harm to the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin). In some cases, electrical burns can render a person unconscious.

There are 6 main classes of electrical burns:

There are many circumstances that can lead to a person suffering any of the electrical burns mentioned, such as chewing on wires, using frayed wires, approaching downed power lines, attempting to do the work of an electrician when you are not one, and sticking a knife or fork into a toaster oven. These burns can also result from submerging electrical devices in water or even from simply using these devices near open or still water.

Treatment will depend on the type of electrical burn you sustained. Some burns may require surgery to treat internal damage, while others only require topical ointments and creams to address external damage. Since it is difficult to determine the full extent of an electrical burn on your own, it is advised to consult a medical professional. They can help you uncover any internal injuries and set you on the quickest path to recovery.

The University of Utah Health Burn Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have any questions, call 801-581-3050.

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By The News staff| The Hutchinson News

Hutchinson firefighters have battled two house fires in two days blamed on overloaded electrical systems, prompting them to caution residents about the use of space heaters.

The latest fire was reported at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday when fire crews responded to 118 E. Ave E on a report by the residents of smoke in the house.

Firefighters detected light smoke showing from the attic and upon investigation found a fire in the walls and attic near the electrical panel, according to a report posted by Battalion Fire Chief Jeremy Unruh.

While crews made access to the fire quickly, they could not put out the fire entirely until Evergy arrived on the scene to disconnect the power to the home.

The first fire was reported at 5:44 a.m. Tuesday at 209 W. 11th Ave., again after light smoke was detected by residents in the house.

As fire crews searched in the ceiling for hidden fire, it became apparent that the fire had been burning for some time in the concealed spaces between the first and second floor, the report stated.

Fire crews performed an aggressive interior attack by using multiple handlines and were able to contain the fire in the room of origin. However, fire crews had to perform extensive salvage and overhaul to locate all hidden fire in the ceiling and the home sustained smoke damage throughout.

The Red Cross was notified to assist the occupants.

Fire investigators determined the cause of this fire also to be electrical. It was reported that the homeowners' furnace heat exchanger had cracked, which made the furnace inoperable. To heat the home, the owner used a stove and multiple space heaters. This combined approach overloaded the old wires in the home, causing the wood ceiling joists to start on fire.

The Hutchinson Fire Department wants to send out a warning about portable heater use in the home, Unruh said in his release. These small units can quickly overload your electrical system and cause electrical damage, which most of the time can go unseen until it is too late.

The appliances draw an incredible amount of energy and using more than one at a time can overloadyour home wiring, especially in older homes, fire officials warned.

"Because they draw so much electricity they are also expensive to use, so a lot of the time it's cheaper and safer to turn up the thermostat instead," the release said."But if you have no other option, please only use one at a time, keep it at least 3 feet away from anything combustible, and turn it off when you're not in the room."

Fire officials also issued a warning to watch for frozen furnace exhaust vents. Because of the extreme cold, moisture in the exhaust can freeze inside the exhaust piping. Not only can this cause a fire, but if the exhaust is blocked, it will not allow deadly carbon monoxide out, which will build up in the home.

Anyone with questions may call 694-2874 to talk to fire officials.

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Like the steady beat of a drum, shopping holidays march on in the midst of a pandemic. This weekend, in particular, a few have clashedthere are deals for Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day, plus several winter clearance discounts as the season winds down. We parsed through dozens of stores and rounded up the best Presidents' Day deals below.

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EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) An early morning electrical fire Friday has left one family temporarily displaced from their home.

Firefighters were called to a home in the 2300 block of Tennessee St. around 2:16 a.m. for a possible house fire. Crews said they saw smoke upon arrival and were able to extinguish the fire within 15 minutes.

Fire officials say the children noticed the fire first and told their parents, who unsuccessfully tried to put the fire out before leaving the house. Everyone made it outside without injury.

Fire investigators say the fire was an electrical fire that started in the attic space. The damage was contained to the attic space and ceiling of the back room and limited to wood structural components and insulation near the fire.

The American Red Cross was called to help the occupants of the home, who will be displaced until electrical service can be restored. They stayed with family overnight.

(This story was originally published on February 12, 2021)

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