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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 year according to the National Fire…
Read MoreHow to keep emergency repairs from destroying your finances
Keep Emergency Home Repairs from Wrecking Your Finances Ever notice how issues with your home seem to spring up at the worst moments, such as busted pipe before out-of-town guests arrive or an A/C outage right in the middle of the hottest week of the year? These sudden home repairs can cause you a lot…
Read MoreSmoke 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 overboard in the kitchen, but…
Read MoreAlternatives to Leaf Burning
Leaf Burning Hazards, and How to Avoid Them If you own or rent a home with a yard, chances are, you’re no stranger to the frustrating task of getting rid of fallen leaves. Once you’ve finally gotten them raked up, you may start asking yourself “can you burn leaves to make your life easier?” Burning…
Read MoreFall Cleanup Prevents Water and Mold Damage
Fall Cleanup Prevents Water and Mold Damage Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. As days get cooler, thoughts turn to baking pumpkin pie and watching football. Autumn also means that it is time to get your home ready for winter. Most people wait too long and run the risk of property damage. Follow…
Read MoreHere’s How to Prevent a Household Disaster
How to Prevent a Water Damage Disaster Maintaining a home can be quite expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Savvy homeowners know how important it is to stay on top of minor household problems so that they don’t grow to be major headaches. In fact, Consumer Reports recommends that homeowners make it a point…
Read MoreOutdoor Fire Safety Tips
Outdoor Fire Safety Tips As the warmer season approaches, it’s time to refresh our memories about outdoor fire safety. Spring and early summer are great times to get your property cleaned up and ready for the hot, fire-prone months. It is also the time when we have outdoor fires- whether you’re camping, or hanging out…
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