Basements are susceptible to water damage and flooding. It’s one of the most vulnerable areas in your home. Basements are also prone to fire outbreaks because this is where heating equipment such as furnaces or fireplaces are often stored. Luckily,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Residential Fire Protection’ Category
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3 Unexpected Residential Fire Hazards
Protecting your home and family from a fire isn’t as hard as it sounds. The most important thing to do is to exercise some common sense. For instance, don’t leave a dishcloth on top of a gas stove, even if… Read More
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4 Ways to Stop an Attic Fire
Your attic is one of the most important storage space in your home. While not every home is equipped with an attic, it can be a great way to keep non-seasonal items on hand if you don’t have a storage… Read More
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4 Tips for Ensuring Residential Fire Safety
Now that the Fourth of July holiday is over, you might be feeling flat with grill is cleaned and put away and the fireworks won’t be lighting up the sky for another year. But fire safety never takes a holiday,… Read More
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How Does an Attic Fire Start?
Let’s say you’ve chosen this weekend to catch up on your spring cleaning. Don’t forget to clean out your attic! After a long winter, you’ll probably need to take stuff down from up there. If you are, be mindful of… Read More
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3 Fire Hazards to Watch Out For This Spring
Although it doesn’t feel like winter is behind us yet, spring has sprung. That said, there are still a wide variety of fire hazards you need to watch out for; we’ll spotlight a few of them. Although you might think… Read More
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Why Are Smoke Alarms So Important for Residential Fire Safety?
To many people, the answer to this question is self-evident. However, even with the importance of residential smoke alarms in mind, many people still don’t take the necessary precautions to verify that theirs is in working condition. Don’t take this… Read More
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Fire Risks You May Not Have Considered
Keeping your family safe is incredibly important, and there are so many things to keep in mind. Around every home, there are countless fire risks that could be putting your family in danger without you ever realizing it. With over 350,000… Read More
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What Happens If Your Fire Alarm Won’t Shut Off?
There is nothing worse than a fire alarm that won’t stop beeping. Yes, fire alarms do save lives, and they are vital in almost every room of your house, but like many home appliances, they can malfunction. Sadly, when a… Read More
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3 Extremely Common Myths About Fire Protection Plans
Everyone needs a fire protection plan. Because they’re so vital, it’s not surprising that a lot of information surrounding these plans can end up being common rumors. However, in order for you to have a proper fire protection plan, you… Read More