Once spring has sprung, take some time to give your home a check-up along with its annual spring cleaning. The following home maintenance tips can help your home operate more efficiently.…
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When the sky turns grey, rain becomes ice, and temperatures continue to drop, you’ll ask yourself, how prepared, or unprepared, are you? Did you winterize your home? Remove the leaves from…
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A home fire is your most dangerous fire threat. Home fires kill and injure 16,000 Americans annually. And the leading cause of these fires is from cooking. So when you cook……
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If you’re wondering how to address mold problems in your home (or how to prevent mold growth) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has information and guidance you should see. Molds play…
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Adults age 65 and older are twice as likely to die in fires. They can protect themselves by following these fire safety tips: Install smoke alarms inside and outside sleeping areas…
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels. Appliances that run on gas, oil, kerosene, wood or coal can produce carbon monoxide. Carbon…
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Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was added to building products years ago to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. Studies have linked high levels of asbestos…
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Accumulated lint in a clothes dryer or its exhaust duct can block the flow of air. This can cause excessive heat to build up and Clean the link filter before or…
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There’s no absolute way to protect your home from break-ins, but securing your home doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are some tips and suggestions on simple steps you can take…
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Home energy costs are on the rise – but you can lower your utility bills with these time-tested energy saving ideas… Use energy efficient light bulbs — or simply turn off…