Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 03/16/2025

Sheltering Without Power: How to Prepare

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 03/02/2025

Intruders: Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Secure

No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 12/08/2024

Protect your home with a DIY home security system

Having a home security system is a great way to protect...

Home Security Tips

Security System

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Posted on 02/25/2024

Protect your home with these security safety tips

Your home should be a space of peace and security. In...

Home Security Tips

Home Safety

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Posted on 01/21/2024

3 Hurricane Safety Tips You Should Know

Hurricanes of all sizes can be dangerous. No matter how serious the storm is, there are guidelines you should follow to stay safe at home. Here are some safety tips to remember during a hurricane: Stay Away From Windows If you aren't required to evacuate your home, the best place to be is inside and away from windows....

Disaster Preparation

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 11/05/2023

Reasons to invest in a lightning protection system for your home

When a lightning bolt hits a property, it can do an...

Home Safety

Electrical System

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Posted on 10/22/2023

Natural disasters: Creating an effective emergency plan for your home

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 06/04/2023

How to Make Your Backyard Safer

Your backyard offers the ideal place to spend time outside. However, if you're planning on getting plenty of use out of your backyard, you should make sure it doesn't have hazards that could be harmful to you and your household, including your pets. Here are a few ways you can make your backyard a safer place: Switch to...

Backyard

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Posted on 04/16/2023

Flooding: Tip and Tricks to Reduce and Prevent Flood Damage

Flooding can cause significant damage to your home and even make it uninhabitable in worst-case scenarios. Floods can lead to mold growth, wood rot and other types of water damage that can be costly to repair. Taking steps to prevent floods from occurring can protect your home from this kind of damage. Use these flood prevention tips to...

Emergency Preparedness

Flood Damage

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Posted on 03/26/2023

Tips for preventing burns at home

Burns can range from mild injuries to severe and permanent damage. However, there are ways to reduce your burn risk at home. Keep the following burn prevention tips in mind to keep safe from this type of injury. Lower your water heater temperature Your water heater could be producing water that's hot enough to scald or burn. Keep...

Burns

Fire Safety

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Posted on 02/19/2023

Signs of a gas leak in your home

Gas leaks are a dangerous problem for homeowners. These leaks, which can occur from gas stoves, fireplaces and other gas-powered appliances, cause natural gas to build up inside your house, which can lead to serious and potentially deadly health problems. So it's important to know when you might have a gas leak. Here are a few of the...

Carbon Monoxide

Gas Leak

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Posted on 03/06/2022

A Beginner's Guide to Household Fire Safety

Keeping your home safe doesn't have to be complicated. By practicing good habits and establishing best practices with everyone in your household, you can prepare for--and prevent--major issues. Fire safety is a particular concern that can be accomplished by remembering a few simple tips. Here are the basics of household fire safety: Maintain & Test Your Smoke Detectors...

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