Knowing the truth about residential fires can save your life. We know that there’s a lot of information on the Internet, some of which is highly inaccurate. Having a fire safety plan is crucial if you’re a homeowner. If a… Read More
Archive for the ‘Residential Fire Protection’ Category
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4 Things You Should Throw Away After a Fire
Experiencing a house fire is challenging to go through. Deciding what to throw away after a house fire can be heartbreaking and devastating. Some items hold sentimental value, and homeowners become upset about money going down the drain. However, in… Read More
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How to Handle Candles with Care
Candles are an ideal way to add ambiance to any environment. Not only do they liven a room, but their scents make a room warm and inviting. Luckily, candle fires only make up a small percentage of the cause behind… Read More
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Fire Protection: Keeping Your Basement Safe From a Fire
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
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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