Fall is flying by faster than your yard fills up with fallen leaves. Winter is just around the corner. It won’t be long before you’ll be snow-shoveling instead of leaf-raking – except, of course, for the folks that purchase a… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Safety’ Category
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Does (or Should) Your Garage Have a Theme?
Garages are kind of like people – no two are exactly the same. But in all of the years that we’ve been providing garage cleanup and makeover services, we’ve noticed something kind of interesting: Well-organized garages very often seem to… Read More
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Keep Your Fireplace Fire in its Place
When the weather outside is frightful, a cheery fire roaring in the fireplace can indeed be delightful. That’s why home fireplaces are so popular. And while it’s true that the average fireplace is more about aesthetics than energy efficiency, that’s… Read More
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Do You Keep An Emergency Kit in Your Home – Just in Case?
Most of us are fortunate enough to go through life without experiencing any real emergencies or brushes with disaster. For most, a very occasional power-outage of a few hours is about as bad as it gets. But nobody is immune… Read More
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Prevent Chimney Fires & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Before you burn the Yule log, make sure your fireplace (or any heating appliance burning gas, oil, wood or coal), chimney and vents are clean and in good repair. That will prevent chimney fires and prevent carbon monoxide from creeping… Read More
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Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips
The United States Fire Administration estimates that 33 million American homes will have a natural Christmas tree this Holiday Season. But did you know that your tree represents a huge fire hazard in your home? If you are wondering how… Read More