Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 08/04/2024
Homebuyer Questions About Moving to a New Neighborhood
Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...
Chooding A Neighborhood
Home Buying
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Posted on 07/28/2024
5 Tips for Sheltering Without Power
A power outage can happen anywhere. Even if you don't live in an area prone to extreme weather or natural disasters, it's crucial to know what to do if you lose power for an extended period. Here are some of the best ways to prepare for sheltering at home without power: Get an Emergency Weather Radio Emergency weather...
Emergency Preparedness
Home Safety
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Posted on 06/02/2024
Fire safety tips for homeowners
House fires can happen anytime and spread quickly, causing...
Fire Safety
Home Safety
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Posted on 04/28/2024
When to hire a professional to help with electrical wiring
While many homeowners would prefer to either ignore or...
Electrical System
Electrical Wiring
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Posted on 03/31/2024
Tips for preventing burns at home
Burns can range from mild injuries to severe and permanent damage. However, there are ways to reduce your burn risk at home. Keep the following burn prevention tips in mind to keep safe from this type of injury. Lower your water heater temperature Your water heater could be producing water that's hot enough to scald or burn. Keep...
Burns
Fire Safety
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Posted on 03/31/2024
The Best Place in Your Home to Be During a Tornado
Even small tornadoes can be dangerous. That's why it's important to have a plan for staying safe if one should appear in your area. If you're at home, there are several places you can take shelter from the strong winds and flying debris. Here are the best places at home to be during a tornado: Head for the...
Emergency Preparedness
Home Safety
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Posted on 03/03/2024
Natural disasters: Creating an effective emergency plan for your home
Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...
Emergency
Emergency Preparedness
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Posted on 12/17/2023
How to tell if you have a gas leak
Gas leaks are a dangerous problem for homeowners. These leaks, which can occur from gas stoves, fireplaces and other gas-powered appliances, cause natural gas to build up inside your house, which can lead to serious and potentially deadly health problems. So it's important to know when you might have a gas leak. Here are a few of the...
Carbon Monoxide
Gas Leak
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Posted on 10/22/2023
Home Protocols: Quick Safety Tips Every Home Should Know
Your home should be a safe place for everyone in your household. While you can do a lot to make this happen, such as removing tripping hazards or storing medication in a cabinet, everyone should learn certain procedures and protocols to improve home safety. Go over the following tips to help everyone stay informed and ready for whatever...
Emergency Preparedness
Home Safety
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Posted on 07/30/2023
Home security: Top benefits of a security system
Home security systems are incredible ways to deter break-ins. While this is the most obvious benefit of having one of these systems, there are plenty of others. The following are some of the advantages you can enjoy when you choose to get a security system for your home. Lower home insurance rates Since a home security system can...
Home Safety
Home Safety
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Posted on 06/25/2023
Understanding & preventing damage from power surges at home
A power surge in house electrical systems can cause damage...
Electrical
Home Electrical Issues
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Posted on 06/11/2023
Ways to Make Your Backyard Safer
Your backyard offers the ideal place to spend time outside. However, if you're planning on getting plenty of use out of your backyard, you should make sure it doesn't have hazards that could be harmful to you and your household, including your pets. Here are a few ways you can make your backyard a safer place: Switch to...
Backyard
Backyard
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