Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 04/14/2024

3 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe in a Hurricane

Preparing for a hurricane requires knowing how to keep everyone in your home safe--including your pets. Having an emergency plan for your pets as well as the people in your household will help you stay calm and safe if a hurricane happens in your area. Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe during a hurricane: Set...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 02/11/2024

Water safety tips for your home

Water in your home or yard can be a drowning risk. It can also cause other hazards, such as slippery floors or burns from scalding temperatures. Practicing water safety tips can help ensure your home is a safe environment. Clean up water spills right away Water spills from the tub or sink can make the floor in the...

Home Safety

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Posted on 09/24/2023

Key elements to an effective emergency plan

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

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 06/11/2023

Questions to Ask About a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Chooding A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 04/09/2023

A basic guide to DIY home security systems

Having a home security system is a great way to protect...

Home Security Tips

Security System

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Posted on 02/19/2023

Home safety: Tips for making an evacuation plan

An evacuation plan is something every household should have...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 02/12/2023

How to place your carbon monoxide detectors & why

Carbon monoxide leaks are an emergency situation. Gas stoves, dryers, furnaces, wood-burning fireplaces and other gas or flame-ignited appliances are all potential sources of carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide poisoning causes headaches, nausea and other symptoms, which can turn into a life-threatening emergency with continued exposure to this gas. But don't fret. Carbon monoxide detectors can provide you...

Carbon Monoxide

Emergency Planning

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Posted on 11/13/2022

Understanding & preventing damage from power surges at home

A power surge in house electrical systems can cause damage...

Electrical

Home Electrical Issues

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Posted on 10/16/2022

Electrical wiring safety tips: When to call a professional

While many homeowners would prefer to either ignore or...

Electrical System

Electrical Wiring

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Posted on 07/31/2022

Cozy at home: How to safely use your fireplace

Chilly fall and winter nights are a great time to use your fireplace, but it's important to do so safely. Fireplaces can be hazardous regarding house fires, burns, carbon monoxide leaks and other dangers. Before using your fireplace, make sure you're familiar with the following safety tips. Schedule a cleaning and inspection Your fireplace should be cleaned and...

Fire Safety

Fireplace

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Posted on 05/29/2022

How to Create a Safer Backyard

Your backyard offers the ideal place to spend time outside. However, if you're planning on getting plenty of use out of your backyard, you should make sure it doesn't have hazards that could be harmful to you and your household, including your pets. Here are a few ways you can make your backyard a safer place: Switch to...

Backyard

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Posted on 05/22/2022

Security systems at home: Top benefits of having one installed

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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