Planning to get away this summer? Whether the warmer weather means camping over a long weekend, taking a week to hang at the beach, or spending a long stay at a location much farther away, when you come home you want the place to be as you left it. Vacations are supposed to be a […]
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Fire Safety: Don’t Get Burned by Your Barbecue
Grilling is a summer staple, be it a backyard barbecue, firing up food at baseball tailgater or cooking over an open flame while camping. But as fun as gathering with family and friends to feast on some warm-weather fare can be, it can all go up in smoke if grill safety isn’t made priority number […]
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Boost the Safety of Your Backyard
Spring and summer are the seasons when backyards become the place to be. After a long, cold winter stuck indoors, you and your family may see your backyard–or any lot of land surrounding your property–as an outdoor oasis offering fresh air and fun in the sun. True as that may be, like anything that’s sat […]
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5 Fire Safety Reminders from “This is Us”
Spoiler alert: Jack Pearson died in the Feb. 4 episode of NBC’s hit show, “This is Us.” His death was foreshadowed in the first season, but now we finally know how the house fire was sparked, how the family escaped, and how Jack died. Be warned, if you haven’t seen the episode yet, there are […]
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Don’t Let Your Healthy New Year’s Resolution Increase Your Risk for Kitchen Fires
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for Americans is losing weight and eating healthier. In fact, weight-related goals were the most made resolution in 2017, according to statistics reported by Statistic Brain. That trend is sure to continue this year and well into the future. But whether you’re someone who makes New Year’s […]
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Creating a Fire Escape Plan for Apartment Building Residents
As a landlord or property manager, you have a long list of roles and responsibilities. Rising to the top of the list–above repairing leaky faucets, quieting noisy neighbors, and collecting monthly rent–is tenant safety. The units you lease to renters are homes, and while a large eat-in kitchen and balcony with a view are great […]
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Keep Your Kitchen Safe During Holiday Cooking
Did you know that one in every six civilian fire deaths involved cooking equipment? According the National Fire Protection Association, the U.S. fire department responded to an average of 162,400 home fire structures between 2009 and 2013 that cooking equipment as the common culprit. Unattended cooking was considered to be the biggest contributing factor to […]
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Chimney 101: Avoid a Mishap When Heating Your Home
Have you ever thought about how your fireplace and chimney work? Sure, you may know how to light kindling and logs to create a cozy fire for all to gather and snuggle around. However, if you don’t have a grasp on how your fireplace actually functions, you may not be keeping up on routine maintenance […]
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8 Halloween Home Safety Measure to Welcome Trick-or-Treaters
When little ghouls and goblins come knocking demanding candy, you need to be armed. A big bowl of sweet treats and some festive decor is a start, but with more visitors in store at your front door, safety measures are a must to avoid potentially frightful accidents. Avoid the tricks of the holiday, and take […]
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Top 3 Causes of House Fires and How to Stay Safe
As the temperatures drop outside, the potential for fires increase inside. An average of seven people die in U.S. house fires every day, according to statistics by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). In the NFPA’s most recent report on Home Structure Fires, general causes, including cooking and home heating, account for 84 percent of […]
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