When you plan to go out of town, whether for vacation or business, you most likely make arrangements for your personal safety and that of your family.
When April Showers Become Spring Storms, Property Damage Can Occur Spring often brings with it severe storms and rainfall that have the potential to cause significant damage to homes and [...]
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.
Preparedness is vital to handling spring storms or floods.
While we all associate spring with new life, in many parts of the country it also heralds the beginning of storm season.
While the convenience of the microwave oven cannot be overestimated, some caution should be employed when using them.
Winter holidays are a time for joy, peace and happiness.
Winter storms can bring blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days, dangerously low temperatures and sometimes strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
All materials contract as they get colder and colder, and become more dense until the point where they freeze.
Traveling in extreme winter weather can be very dangerous because cold, snow and ice are very demanding on cars, drivers and passengers.
After having learned some important facts about carbon monoxide (CO) in our blog post, here are some basic precautions you can take to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: Install a battery-operated [...]
As you decorate your home for this coming holiday season, be fire smart.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home cooking fires, with three times as many occurring on Thanksgiving as any other day of [...]
As the Holiday Season is getting closer each day, you probably want to include your furry companions in the festivities.
Holiday Season is almost here and many of us are planning holiday trips.
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 [...]
As winter is getting closer, if you enjoy the occasional fire in your wood-burning fireplace or if you heat rooms in your home with a wood stove, you must keep [...]
Did you know that each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, more than 20,000 visit the [...]
Smoke alarms save lives.
Here’s an easy trick how to clean rust off chrome bathroom fixtures and how to keep it looking clean longer: make a thick paste with Barkeeper’s Friend (available online) and water.