Home Safety
How Smart Technology for Your Home Can Prevent Fires
Here are our suggestions on how to make your home a smart home to prevent fires before they occur, and tips to create and implement an emergency evacuation plan.
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How to Prevent, Diagnose and Thaw Frozen Pipes
In late 2022, winter storm Elliott produced a devastating winter blizzard that left millions without power in over 25 states. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross on how to protect and treat your home’s pipes from winter storms like Elliott.
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How to Increase Your Home’s Electrical Safety
While the amount of home fires has declined nearly 50% over the past 40 years, the average cost of damage caused has nearly doubled. Here are 10 home electrical and safety tips to practice today.
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Take Action Now on These 5 Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Now that fall is officially upon us, we have 5 fall maintenance tips to prepare your property and home to withstand the cold months ahead.
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Wildfire Preparedness
Wildfires may threaten homes and communities without warning, but they can also spread rapidly and change direction without notice. Learn more about Wildfire Preparedness.
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Fire Alarm Installation and Maintenance
Proper fire alarm installation and maintenance is imperative for the safety of your home. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that 60 percent of home fire
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How to Clean a Dryer Vent
Knowing how to clean a dryer vent, is an often overlooked task. A clogged vent can cause your dryer to operate inefficiently and use more energy, but a more serious consequence is a fire that could threaten your home and family.
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Backyard Fire Pit Preparation & Safety
Whether wood burning or gas powered, fire pits have serious safety risks when not used properly. Stay safe by following these backyard fire pit tips when enjoying a campfire at home.
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Emergency Preparedness: Survival Kit Tips
Having a survival kit as part of your emergency preparedness plan is essential. If you do not have one or need additional guidance, we have laid out some tips to help get you started.
