Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 12/20/2024

Protect your home with the right alarm system

Homeowners often have many concerns, and security is...

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Posted on 11/15/2024

3 Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Home

Hurricanes can cause damage to your property in a variety of ways. Luckily, there are also many ways you can protect your home from the catastrophic effects of strong winds, rain and everything else a hurricane can bring. Here are three areas to focus on when hurricane-proofing your home: Windows Windows are an important feature to focus on...

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 11/01/2024

Remember these 7 key basics when weatherproofing your home

Weatherproofing your home can have enormous benefits,...

Home Safety

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Posted on 10/11/2024

How to Prepare for a Power Outage

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...

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Posted on 04/07/2023

Fire Safety Tips Your Household Should Know

Keeping your home safe doesn't have to be complicated. By practicing good habits and establishing best practices with everyone in your household, you can prepare for--and prevent--major issues. Fire safety is a particular concern that can be accomplished by remembering a few simple tips. Here are the basics of household fire safety: Maintain & Test Your Smoke Detectors...

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Posted on 09/16/2022

How to turn a home office into a baby nursery

When expanding your family, it's always a good idea to consider the space you have available. If you've relocated or upgraded your home office to a new space in the house but still have the remnants of your old office lingering in a decent sized room, you can repurpose it into a baby's nursery. Here are a few...

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Posted on 01/14/2022

A Basic Guide to Flood Safety

Floods are among the most common natural disasters homeowners contend with. Since flooding can be caused by many things--hurricanes, heavy rain, thawing snow and more--your home may be at risk no matter where you live. Luckily, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to prepare for a possible flood and stay safe during one. Here are...

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 01/07/2022

Burn: Prevent burns at home with these simple tips

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...

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