How to Protect Your Home From Burglars

How to Protect Your Home From Burglars

Among the many reasons why people get home insurance is to protect themselves financially in case of a burglary. Of course, as with many other challenges in life, it is much easier (and less stressful) to prevent such incidents than it is to recover from them....
Why You Should Clean Clogged Dryer Vents

Why You Should Clean Clogged Dryer Vents

When most people think of household fire hazards, they think of things like a cooking fire. However, household dryers contribute to thousands of house fires each year. By taking action to prevent clogged dryer vents, you can greatly lower your family’s risk. The...
How to Safely Store Flammable Liquids on Your Property

How to Safely Store Flammable Liquids on Your Property

The average homeowner keeps a wide variety of flammable liquids on their property — and quite often, they aren’t even fully aware of their potential hazards. By understanding which liquids pose a fire hazard, you can take steps to store them safely and reduce your...
How to Get Rid of Your Old Fire Extinguisher

How to Get Rid of Your Old Fire Extinguisher

While fire extinguishers are an essential safety feature for any home, they don’t last forever. Units that have reached their expiration date should be replaced — but while buying a new fire extinguisher is easy enough, homeowners may be unsure what to do with the old...
Why Every Home Needs a Fire Extinguisher

Why Every Home Needs a Fire Extinguisher

A relatively small fire can turn into an out of control blaze in less than a minute. By keeping a fire extinguisher handy inside your home, you can significantly limit damage to your property, and potentially even save lives. Here’s what every homeowner should...