Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 02/25/2024

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 12/17/2023

Nurseries: Remember these tips when converting an old 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 04/02/2023

When to hire a professional to help with electrical wiring

While many homeowners would prefer to either ignore or...

Electrical System

Electrical Wiring

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Posted on 02/19/2023

How 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

Home Safety

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Posted on 11/27/2022

Tips for choosing your home security system

Home security systems can give homeowners peace of mind by deterring intruders or alerting them if someone tries to break in. Several kinds of security systems are available, which can make it hard to choose one for your home. The following tips can help you decide which kind of home security system you'll need for your specific home...

Home Safety

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Home Security Tips to Increase Your Peace of Mind

There are a lot of effective ways to keep your home safe, secure, and free from intrusion, but those techniques are of little use if you don't consistently use them. Technological solutions are well worth considering because they can be activated and monitored from almost any location. Whether you're at a restaurant across town or comfortably lying in bed...

Home Security

Avoiding Burglary

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Posted on 12/22/2019

How to Keep Your Home Safe this Holiday Season

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via PixabayShopping trips, holiday parties and family gatherings make the season one of the most anticipated and enjoyable times of year, but it is also a prime time for thieves and safety hazards. Learning more about the typical risks a homeowner faces in the holiday season allows you to prepare – and enjoy a safe...

Holidays

Home Safety

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