How to Use Your Home Fire Extinguisher Using your home fire extinguisher to quickly put out small fires or suppress flames until the firefighters arrive can keep your family and pets safe and keep costly property damage to a minimum. But, to safely and effectively use a fire extinguisher you should be aware of…
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Signs Your Tree is About to Fall There are a few obvious signs your tree is about to fall that you should be aware of before the next big storm or strong wind to avoid a potential catastrophe. If you suspect the health or stability of any tree on your property may be compromised –…
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5 Surprising Things That Can Cause a House Fire In the US, Fire Prevention Week is observed every year during the week of October 9th in remembrance of the devastating Great Chicago Fire which began on October 8, 1871. During this time, school children across the country learn about fire prevention and fire safety and participate…
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7 Things You Didn’t Know You Should NOT Flush Down the Toilet The john, privy, loo or the head – or whatever you choose to call all it – today’s bathroom has come a long way from chamber pots and outhouses. In the US, we take for granted the sanitation and hygiene provided by plumbing…
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Choosing the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home Quickly putting out a small fire or suppressing flames until firefighters arrive can save lives and prevent the destruction of property. As a homeowner, you need to ask yourself, “is my home equipped with the proper fire extinguishers and am I capable of using one?” To answer…
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4 Winter Water Damage Prevention Tips Winter time is always a nightmare for many homeowners. Apart from the freezing temperatures, this is also the time that water disasters are most likely to happen. You might have spent a lot of time putting everything in order just before the onset of winter, but a disappointment can…
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6 Ways to Prevent Christmas Tree and Holiday Decoration Fires During Christmas and other holidays, most people often decorate their houses with lights as one way of making the moment magical. Although it is not common, there is always a chance of fire outbreak during these celebrations. Statistics by the National Fire Protection Association shows…
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Stop! 4 Things You Should NOT Put Down the Disposal Your garbage disposal. The forgotten appliance. It’s tucked away under the sink, ready and willing to churn up what you toss down. But it doesn’t really matter what you toss down, right? Wrong! While beneficial with some food items, there is a handful of objects…
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4 Toxic & Harmful Materials Hiding in Your Home if its Older than 1970 Older homes have charm and years of history, but they may also be hiding threats that can put you, your family and your pets in danger. Harmful fungi and poisonous chemical by-products can be lurking in your home if it is…
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Ways to Prevent Summer Hazards Around Your Home Creating a safe environment where your family can thrive is always a priority. The average number of safety hazards that lurk around in an average home can compromise the safety of its occupants. Fortunately, most of these safety issues can be addressed pretty easily. Mitigating some disasters…
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