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Q: Why don't builders use 5/8-inch fire-code drywall throughout the entire house? I'd certainly pay a premium over standard drywall to have a more fire-resistant structure.
—Steve Miller, Sylvan Lake, MI.
To reduce the likelihood of a grease fire when broiling food, sprinkle a thick layer of salt in the bottom of the broiling pan.
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