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Beware of These 8 Backyard Dangers

Enjoying the fresh air in your backyard is a pleasant way to spend time.

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Tips to Prevent Water Damage to Home Exteriors

Water can enter your home in many ways and end up damaging the foundation.

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How to Handle Sewage Backup in a Basement

Aside from spending time and money to fix a sewage backup problem, sewage flooding also presents serious health hazards.

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Preventing HVAC Water Damage

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can cause extensive water damage if it’s not maintained properly.

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Five Benefits of a Backup Generator

Backup (or standby) electrical generators provide power to a home during a power outage.

Pool and Spa Electrical Safety Tips

When it comes to safety in and around the swimming pool or spa, drowning is usually the first danger that comes to mind.

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What Is the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?

Mold and mildew are types of fungi that share common features but also differ in many ways.

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How to Safely Store and Handle Fireworks

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend public displays conducted by professionals.

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Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Water damage is a common disaster in homes.

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How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Closets

Mold can grow anywhere in homes, including closets.

7 Key Tips to Keep Water Out of Your Basement

Water entering your basement due to drainage problems, flash floods, appliance failures or other reasons can cause severe damage to your home.

January is National Radon Action Month

Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas found in rock, soil, and water, and is relatively harmless outdoors.

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How to Test Your Smoke Alarms and When to Replace Them

Smoke alarms are crucial to preventing fire deaths and injuries during a home fire.

What Are the Most Dangerous Household Chemicals?

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.

Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Home

The first warm days in the spring are ideal for having fun outdoors, but it is also the perfect time for inspecting and adjusting the exterior of our homes.

What Should I Do After a Fire Accident?

In the aftermath of a home fire, it’s very important to know what to do and what to avoid doing.

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Disaster Preparedness: How to Prepare Children for Emergencies

When a disaster strikes, are your children prepared to face the challenges? Emergency preparedness information is important for all the family, including children.

September Is National Preparedness Month

Since 2004, September has been the National Preparedness Month, and this year is no exception.

5 Common Sources of Disasters in Your Home

Disasters can strike a home in many ways, whether from floods, fires, storms or other catastrophic natural events, or from sources within the home, with the most common being: pipe [...]

How to Create a Home Inventory

In the unfortunate case that your possessions get stolen or destroyed in a fire or other disaster, having an itemized list of all your belongings is crucial to recovering them [...]

How to Stay Safe During a Wildfire

According to the NFPA, in the United States there are nearly 45 million homes located near woodland settings.

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