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...
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Alternatives 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...
Fire Damage Risks That You Might Not Think Of
Fire Damage Risks That You Might Not Think Of Fire and smoke damage sustained in a home is, to a certain degree, a standard sort of affair. Depending on the type of structure involved and the materials contained therein, repair and restoration experts know what to...
Spring Cleaning – Don’t Forget These Fire Safety Risks
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tips for Commercial Fire Prevention
Tips for Commercial Fire Prevention As a business owner, you are probably aware of the many threats to your livelihood. Some of these are preventable and others are not. While not every workplace fire can be totally avoided, there are some steps you and your staff can...
Outdoor 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...
8 Tips for Fireplace Safety
8 Tips for Fireplace Safety Winter is the time when a crackling fire in your fireplace sounds like the perfect cozy addition to a chilly day. But before you spark some kindling and throw on another log, it is imperative you make sure your fireplace is in good working...