Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 11/13/2024
A Beginner's Guide to Fireplace Maintenance & Safety
For many, the fireplace is the focal point of the home. Whether you use it for heat or just for ambiance, a wood burning fireplace is an important feature that requires regular maintenance to function and keep everybody safe. Here are some tips for general maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace: Clean the Interior One of the simplest ways...
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Posted on 10/09/2024
Weatherproofed homes: 7 Key takeaways from home weatherproofing
Weatherproofing your home can have enormous benefits,...
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Posted on 07/17/2024
How to Prepare for a Power Outage
A power outage can happen anywhere. Even if you don't live in an area prone to extreme weather or natural disasters, it's crucial to know what to do if you lose power for an extended period. Here are some of the best ways to prepare for sheltering at home without power: Get an Emergency Weather Radio Emergency weather...
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Posted on 05/31/2023
Home fire escape planning: The basics
House fires can happen at any time, no matter how careful you are with fire prevention. Having a home fire escape plan offers peace of mind and a way to make sure your household can get out of your home safely. Knowing how to create one of these plans should be part of your fire safety and prevention...
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Posted on 02/15/2023
Key elements to an effective emergency plan
Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...
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Posted on 04/27/2022
Tornado Safety: Where to Shelter at Home
Even small tornadoes can be dangerous. That's why it's important to have a plan for staying safe if one should appear in your area. If you're at home, there are several places you can take shelter from the strong winds and flying debris. Here are the best places at home to be during a tornado: Head for the...
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Posted on 04/06/2022
Tips to protect your home while you're on vacation
When you go away on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about dealing with a break-in or property damage when you come back. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your home from break-ins, fires, floods and other dangers when you're away. The following tips can help you keep your home as safe...
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Posted on 12/23/2020
Keep Your Pets Safe at Home
Image by Irina from Unsplash Whether you have young pets or older ones, there are certain household hazards to be aware of. Puppies and kittens can get into trouble while exploring different parts of your home out of curiosity. Adult dogs and cats can also end up getting hurt or sick from common household dangers for pets. Keep...
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