The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, family, and outdoor fun. However, along with the festivities comes the risk of fires if safety precautions aren’t taken. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, a backyard barbecue, or a night around the campfire, keeping fire safety in mind helps ensure everyone stays safe and the holiday remains joyful. Here are some essential fire safety tips to make your Fourth of July celebration secure and fun.
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Colorado Fire Season
Record-Breaking Temperatures May Mean a Longer Fire Season in Colorado In the past, Colorado's fire season was April through July. More recently, the fire season has stretched to November, and sometimes beyond that. The intensity of a fire season is dependent upon...
House Fire Prevention Tips
Top 5 house fire accidents and how to prevent them It might go down as every homeowner’s worse nightmare—coming home to find their house up in flames or waking up to a blaring smoke detector in the middle of the night. There are an estimated 400,000 house fires every...
Homeowner’s Insurance: Fire Damage Coverage
What To Know About Fire Insurance Coverage In the US, there are over one million fires reported yearly. The National Fire Protection Association's 2017 report estimates a home fire occurs every 88 seconds. Without insurance, homeowners would be left on their own to...
Summer BBQ Fire Damage Repair
Repairing Home Damage after a Summer BBQ Fire With summer in full swing in Denver, many homeowners find themselves outside grilling, sometimes multiple times per week. While this is a great summertime activity and a nice way to get your family outside, grilling can...
Ceiling Water Damage Fixes
How to fix water damage to your ceiling Water damage to the ceiling is a problem you don’t want to put off or ignore. Whether the water is coming from an outdoor or indoor source, letting that water continue to pool could lead to mold growth and structural...
Factors in roof age
How Long Do Roofs Last? The roof of your home is easy to forget about. So long as it’s doing its job, it’s easy to take it for granted. It’s best to keep track of your roof’s age and condition, though, so that you can stay on top of repairs, and be ready when it’s...
How to Identify Ceiling Water Damage
What is Ceiling Water Damage? Picture it... a major storm passes through and the rain comes down hard. Suddenly water is dripping from the ceiling. You scramble to find a pan or a pail or a bucket to collect the water as it drips from the ceiling. Or perhaps you...
Smoke Detector Safety Tips
When You Should Change Batteries in Your Smoke Detector The smoke detector is one of the most important tools we own. It keeps our families, pets, and home safe. We notice it when it’s chirping because of a low battery, or when it goes off because we went a little...
What Do We Mean by Severe Weather?
What Do We Mean by Severe Weather? We often hear weather forecasters warning us about upcoming “severe” weather on the news. When this happens, homeowners are generally advised to seek shelter and take the steps necessary to protect life and property. Knowing what to...
Summer Vacation Tips to Avoid Water Damage
Summer Vacation Tips to Avoid Water Damage The very worst time for water damage to occur is when you’re away from home. After all, what could be worse than coming home from a relaxing summer vacation only to find that your home has been flooded, or otherwise severely...
Fire Damage Do’s and Don’ts
Things To Do And NOT Do When You Have Fire Damage When fire strikes, the results can be devastating. Fire and smoke can damage or destroy property from buildings to clothing and furniture. After the safety of loved ones is insured, your top priority will likely be...