Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 03/08/2023

How to create an evacuation plan for home safety

An evacuation plan is something every household should have...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 06/29/2022

How to Hurricane-Proof Your Windows

Hurricanes bring with them many potential hazards. Between flooding, strong winds and damage from debris, there are lots of things to prepare for. One major way you can prottect yourself and your home during a hurricane is by taking steps to prepare your windows. Here are 3 common ways to hurricane-proof the windows in your home: Hurricane Film...

Home Safety

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Posted on 05/18/2022

Fireplaces: Quick safety tips for using your fireplace

Chilly fall and winter nights are a great time to use your fireplace, but it's important to do so safely. Fireplaces can be hazardous regarding house fires, burns, carbon monoxide leaks and other dangers. Before using your fireplace, make sure you're familiar with the following safety tips. Schedule a cleaning and inspection Your fireplace should be cleaned and...

Fire Safety

Fireplace

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Posted on 05/11/2022

How to Prepare for a Power Outage

A power outage can happen anywhere. Even if you don't live in an area prone to extreme weather or natural disasters, it's crucial to know what to do if you lose power for an extended period. Here are some of the best ways to prepare for sheltering at home without power: Get an Emergency Weather Radio Emergency weather...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 04/20/2022

Safety: Quick tips for childproofing your home

From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...

Child Safety

Childproofing

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Posted on 02/09/2022

Z-Wave Automation and Security: Is It Safe?

Image by Kiều Trường from Pixabay Z-wave automation is a new method you can use to connect multiple devices. The next logical question might be whether this is a safe thing to do. After all, hacking into one device could potentially be enough to hack into every device, since they're all on the same network. The good news...

Home Safety

Mesh Network

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Posted on 01/12/2022

Homebuyer Questions About Moving to a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Chooding A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Simple Tips for Moving Day Safety

Moving day; you’ve waited months for this day to arrive, working hard to make sure you, your family, pets, and belongings are ready for the big move. With all of the preparations and various people involved, it’s easy for moving day to become dangerous. To ensure that you and your family have a safe and smooth moving day, I’ve...

Home Safety

Moving Tips

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