Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 11/28/2024

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 09/12/2024

3 Hurricane Safety Tips You Should Know

Hurricanes of all sizes can be dangerous. No matter how serious the storm is, there are guidelines you should follow to stay safe at home. Here are some safety tips to remember during a hurricane: Stay Away From Windows If you aren't required to evacuate your home, the best place to be is inside and away from windows....

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 08/15/2024

Creating an evacuation plan for home safety

An evacuation plan is something every household should have...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 06/13/2024

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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Posted on 09/28/2023

3 Tips for a Safer & Well-Maintained Fireplace

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 03/23/2023

Checklist: Electrical Maintenance Projects for Your Home

Keeping your electrical system in good condition is a crucial part of lowering the risk of electric shocks, fires and other electrical hazards. Have professional electricians handle major electrical problems and installations, such as putting in new wiring or repairing faulty wires. Doing some regular maintenance on your own can help reduce the risk of electrical problems in...

Electrician

Home Electrical

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Posted on 01/26/2023

Key elements to an effective emergency plan

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 04/14/2022

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...

Home Office

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Posted on 01/21/2021

How to Make Sure Your Moving Day Goes Smoothly and Safely

Moving day; you’ve waited months for this day to arrive, working hard to make sure you, your family, pets, and belongings are ready for the big move. With all of the preparations and various people involved, it’s easy for moving day to become dangerous. To ensure that you and your family have a safe and smooth moving day, I’ve...

Home Safety

Moving Tips

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