Summer is here, and that means long weekends outside, backyard barbecues and roasting marshmallows over a fire-pit. While sitting around a backyard fire after a long day is extremely relaxing, there are a few different safety measures to consider before lighting those fires and getting cozy up to the flames. Backyard Summer Fire Safety Tips […]
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Keeping Your Home Safe and Sound on Summer Vacation
Summer is nearly upon us and that means one thing – summer vacation! While some of us plan on a relaxing “staycation”, many people take advantage of students being out of school and plan a long family get away. When you’re ready to head out for a few weeks, you want to be positive that […]
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Fire Safety – What Are the Leading Causes of House Fires?
House fires can happen in a second and can quickly spread to a devastating situation. According to The National Fire Protection Association, 72% of fires in the United States are house fires – and many can be avoided with small changes to your daily routine. Understanding the leading causes of house fires will help you […]
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What are the top reasons for a home fire and how can you prevent them?
According to the National Fire Protection agency (NFPA), seven people die in house fires in the United States every day. House fires are typically caused by general causes and can be prevented with a little planning. Understanding the cause of a fire can help you keep your household free of fires caused by general household […]
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Creating a Fire Escape Plan for Apartment Building Residents
Owning or managing an apartment complex is full of different types of stress. From the day to day operations of collecting rent, cleaning vacant apartments, taking care of typical repairs and so on, there are the larger issues to consider as well. One of the biggest things to think about is what would happen in […]
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Are your documents safe from disaster if a fire hits your home? Learn why a fireproof safe is a necessary investment.
Home disasters can strike at anytime. While we don’t like to think that a fire or flood will ever touch our homes, it is best to be prepared in case the worst happens. We keep our homes safe by installing smoke detectors, planning emergency escape routes, and security systems. But what about keeping important documents, […]
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The fire is gone, but the smoke smell isn’t. How do I remove the odor from my home?
A house fire is one of the most devastating disasters a person can go through. Once you are cleared to return to your home, looking over what has actually been destroyed during the event can cause reality to set in even further, and suddenly you’re left with an entirely new set of problems to deal […]
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Be Prepared! How to Create a Fire Escape Plan for your Home
Fire safety is something that every homeowner needs to focus on. In the event of a house fire, you want to be 100% certain that your family is alerted to the danger, and ready to respond in a safe, but effective manner. How can you ensure your family is ready to face a fire and […]
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How to Clean Your Home and Clothing After a Fire
A home fire is a terrifying event to experience. During the aftermath, your concern lies with the safety and security of your family and to ensure that your home is back to normal and safe to move into. But what about the items inside your home, particularly clothing and fabrics? Getting the smoke smell out of your […]
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Should You Use the Same Contractor for Restoration and Reconstruction Projects?
When disaster strikes it is rarely at an opportune time for homeowners. Flood, fire, storm and other damage can happen at any time, and to anyone. When disasters happen, it is important to have a restoration company you can trust. But should the same company that is ready to restore your home, be the same […]
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