Spring Cleaning - Don't Forget These Fire Safety Risks Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means - spring cleaning! Many people think of spring cleaning as a chance to remove dust from hard-to-reach places, throw out old food sitting in their...
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There’s No Such Thing as a Romantic Grease Fire
There's No Such Thing as a Romantic Grease Fire You may have a burning love this week thanks to Valentine’s Day, but what you don’t want is a burning kitchen! While many couples will be venturing out to celebrate the holiday at a fancy restaurant, it’s becoming more...
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,...
6 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...
Start 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...
What 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...
Holiday 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...
Safety 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...
Your 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...
3 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...
How 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...
6 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...