Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 04/14/2024

Key elements to an effective emergency plan

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 05/21/2023

Home safety: How to prevent burns at home

Burns can range from mild injuries to severe and permanent damage. However, there are ways to reduce your burn risk at home. Keep the following burn prevention tips in mind to keep safe from this type of injury. Lower your water heater temperature Your water heater could be producing water that's hot enough to scald or burn. Keep...

Burns

Fire Safety

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Posted on 03/12/2023

Maintenance: Electrical Checklist Items to Keep Your Home Safe

Keeping your electrical system in good condition is a crucial part of lowering the risk of electric shocks, fires and other electrical hazards. Have professional electricians handle major electrical problems and installations, such as putting in new wiring or repairing faulty wires. Doing some regular maintenance on your own can help reduce the risk of electrical problems in...

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Home Electrical

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Posted on 11/13/2022

3 Tips for a Safer & Well-Maintained Fireplace

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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Fireplace Maintenance

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Posted on 08/28/2022

Flood Safety Basics

Floods are among the most common natural disasters homeowners contend with. Since flooding can be caused by many things--hurricanes, heavy rain, thawing snow and more--your home may be at risk no matter where you live. Luckily, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to prepare for a possible flood and stay safe during one. Here are...

Emergency Preparedness

Flood Safety

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Posted on 06/05/2022

Home security: Top benefits of a security system

Home security systems are incredible ways to deter break-ins. While this is the most obvious benefit of having one of these systems, there are plenty of others. The following are some of the advantages you can enjoy when you choose to get a security system for your home. Lower home insurance rates Since a home security system can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 11/17/2019

Home Security Tips for Keeping Your New House Safe

Many are often overwhelmed by the situations that come with moving such as stress and the need to adjust to a new environment. In this excitement, it is easy to divert attention from the security of the house to other things. You are probably saying 'It is a new home and should be safe by default.' The truth...

Home Improvement

Home Safety

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Posted on 10/27/2019

Ranch Style Homes Offer Convenience and Simplicity

Architecturally speaking, many home buyers have very definite ideas about their preferred house style. Whether it stems from a sense of practicality or positive childhood memories, few house hunters are "on the fence" when it comes to the number of stories their ideal house should have. Perhaps you're one of those people who grew up in a two-story house...

Home Safety

Ranch House

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