Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 11/04/2024

Having a backyard pool provides a great way to cool off in summer and have fun in the water. When you're a pool owner, you'll also need to keep safety in mind. Here are a few quick and easy safety tips to help you do help you keep your pool fun and secure: Put up barriers Having pool...

Backyard

Home Safety

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Posted on 12/11/2023

Safety tips for your garage

Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...

Garage

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Posted on 12/04/2023

Understanding the risks of a power surge in house electrical systems

A power surge in house electrical systems can cause damage...

Electrical

Home Electrical Issues

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Posted on 11/20/2023

Power outages: What to do in the middle of one

Power outages happen for a variety of reasons like storms,...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 01/30/2023

Cozy at home: How to safely use your fireplace

Chilly fall and winter nights are a great time to use your fireplace, but it's important to do so safely. Fireplaces can be hazardous regarding house fires, burns, carbon monoxide leaks and other dangers. Before using your fireplace, make sure you're familiar with the following safety tips. Schedule a cleaning and inspection Your fireplace should be cleaned and...

Fire Safety

Fireplace

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Posted on 01/16/2023

A Beginner's Guide to Fireplace Maintenance & Safety

For many, the fireplace is the focal point of the home. Whether you use it for heat or just for ambiance, a wood burning fireplace is an important feature that requires regular maintenance to function and keep everybody safe. Here are some tips for general maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace: Clean the Interior One of the simplest ways...

Fireplace

Fireplace Maintenance

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Posted on 10/03/2022

How 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

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Posted on 09/12/2022

Tips to protect your home while you're on vacation

When you go away on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about dealing with a break-in or property damage when you come back. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your home from break-ins, fires, floods and other dangers when you're away. The following tips can help you keep your home as safe...

Home Safety

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Posted on 08/15/2022

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 03/21/2022

Seniors: Quick safety tips to keep your home hazard-free

Seniors face increasing risks of injuries as they get older. When you have a senior member of your household, it's important to make sure your home is safe for them. If you're the senior in your home, try these safety measures: Eliminate fall hazards Falls are one of the top causes of serious injuries. Go through your home...

Senior Citizens

Accessibility

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