Tag: Home Safety

Posted on 04/10/2024

How to address common hazards in older houses

Older homes might have high-quality, solid structures and seem to be in good condition. However, there are possible hidden hazards lurking in your older house. Knowing what these hazards are can help you make sure your older home provides a safe place for you and your household. These are a few of the more common kinds of hazards...

Asbestos

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 06/28/2023

Gas leak: Telltale signs you have one and what to do about it

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 11/16/2022

Tornado Safety Guidelines for Home & Beyond

Preparing for a disaster at home is key to staying safe in the event of an emergency. However, every home is different, and the likelihood of you being away from home when a disaster occurs means you should prepare for as many possible situations as you can. For tornado safety, the guidelines can vary depending on where you...

Emergency Preparedness

Home Safety

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Posted on 10/12/2022

Home safety: How to prevent 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 06/01/2022

5 Critical elements for every emergency plan

Emergencies happen, especially when there’s a natural disaster involved. While stress can run high in times of a natural disaster, or any emergency, there are ways for you and your household to become better prepared and reduce your stress levels all at the same time. One simple way to lessen the stress is to create an emergency plan...

Emergency

Emergency Preparedness

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