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Your Winter Maintenance Checklist
Your Winter Maintenance Checklist Brrr! Winter is here, and boy is it cold! Record-breaking lows have been seen all throughout the country in recent weeks and that trend isn’t going to be changing anytime soon. So, what can you do to make sure that your home is warm, safe, and comfortable throughout the rest of…
Read More6 Tips to Help You Prevent Electrical Fires
6 Tips to Help You Prevent Electrical Fires Electrical issues account for many fires every single year. These fires not only put the lives of your friends and family at risk but also cause a financial burden and inconvenience that can take months or even years to overcome. The good news, though, is that preventing…
Read MoreStart the New Year By Focusing on These Fire and Flood Safety Tips! (part 1 of 2)
Start Off the New Year with These Fire and Flood Safety Tips! As the new year begins, you’ve probably already started to give some thought to your New Year’s resolutions. In addition to hitting the gym more or learning how to tap dance, we encourage you to also resolve to work a little harder on…
Read MoreWhat National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Teaches Us About Fire Safety
What National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Taught Us About Fire Safety As Christmas edges closer once again, we are faced with tons of holiday-themed movies that feature everything from a human who thinks he’s an elf to a department store Santa Claus believing he’s the real deal to a hardened toy executive actually becoming Santa Claus.…
Read MoreHoliday Guests in Your Basement? Double-Check Fire and Water Damage Hotspots
Are Your Holiday Guests Staying in Your Basement? Double Check Fire and Water Hotspots If your home has a finished basement, there’s a good chance that a relative or friend will be staying down there over the holidays, whether it’s for a day, a week, or even longer. This typically won’t cause any issues,…
Read MoreSafety Tips to Keep Your Holidays Free of Fire
Safety Tips to Keep Your Holidays Free of Fire this Year The holidays are upon us! This magical time of the year means getting together and celebrating with family and friends, having fun, and creating memories. The only way to ensure that those memories are all positive, however, is to follow best practices for fire…
Read MoreYour Fire Damage Has Been Fixed… But What About Smoke Odors?
Your Fire Damage Has Been Fixed… But What About Smoke Odors? Living through the experience of a house fire is extremely stressful. Once everyone has been declared safe and the fire department has allowed you to re-enter your home, you may feel like you’re in the clear. Unfortunately, this may not be the case. Even…
Read More3 Simple Facts About Smoke Damage
Know These 3 Important Facts About Smoke Damage A house fire is terrifying. After evacuating the home and calling the fire department, you and your loved ones are forced to wait outside as the rescue team fights to extinguish the flames and save your home from burning down. Once the firefighters are able to put…
Read MoreHow a House Fire Goes From Zero to Sixty in Seconds
How a House Fire Goes From Zero to Sixty in Seconds Fire has the power to give us light and warmth, but it also has the power to destroy. Even one, tiny, seemingly harmless flame can quickly spread and grow out of control. Understanding just how quickly a fire can move could mean the difference…
Read More6 Quick Post-Fire Tips for Your Home
Here are 6 Quick Tips for Your Home After a Fire A home fire is catastrophic. The incident leaves you and your entire family rattled to the core, and it can be difficult to know where to begin in evaluating the damage, beginning repair and salvaging efforts, and getting your life back to normal. If…
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