Although we use them every day, many cleaners and chemicals we keep in our homes can be very dangerous if splashed on the skin, inhaled or ingested.
During a disaster, you may have only a few minutes to escape and taking valuable possessions with you might not be possible.
Basement flooding is a widespread problem that can occur both during dry and wet weather.
Whether our furniture can be saved after a flood depends on the type of furniture you have and the magnitude of flooding.
Most home fires start in the kitchen; more specifically, the stove top and oven.
Flash floods occur as a result of heavy rainfall, rapid snow thaw, city drains overflowing or dam/levee failures.
Flooding is a common disaster and causes millions of dollars’ worth of damage every year, especially during the spring and during the hurricane season.
Gasoline is an essential part of everyday life, but failing to use it carefully can lead to injuries, fires or other disasters.
Even though most building codes require that residential roofs support the biggest snowfalls in your area, there is still a risk of roof damage.
In the event of a power outage, portable electrical generators will save the food in your refrigerator or power up essential equipment in your home.
Each year, we strive to better ourselves by making and keeping a new set of resolutions.
The holiday season is a time for celebration and joyful gatherings, and safety measures should be at the top of any holiday preparation list.
Now that Hurricane Joaquin is threatening the east coast of the United States, it is important to keep in mind that the best way to combat is storm preparedness.
If you have pets, it’s your responsibility to keep them safe during a disaster.
Mold-sensitive individuals may exhibit allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, coughing, itchy eyes, wheezing and skin irritation.
Spring has arrived, which means it’s time for spring-cleaning! You may not be looking forward to spending the next few weekends removing the grime that winter left behind, but you [...]
Mold often grows in homes where moisture levels are not kept under control.
While the convenience of the microwave oven cannot be overestimated, some caution should be employed when using them.
As the Holiday Season is getting closer each day, you probably want to include your furry companions in the festivities.
Winter weather varies from region to region, but regardless of where you, it is very likely at some point to face some severe winter weather accompanied by dangerously low temperatures [...]
Smoke alarms save lives.