If you suspect mold in your home, it’s essential to act quickly. Mold is very bad for you when it grows indoors. It can cause health problems or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. Knowing where to look for mold in your home is the first step to mitigating it and stopping its growth. But if you’re unfamiliar …
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Practicing Emergency Escape Plans: Why It’s Important
Regularly practicing emergency escape plans is critical to keeping everyone safe in an actual fire emergency. We’ve discussed creating an emergency escape plan, but now we’re talking about practicing it. It’s like going to soccer practice before a big game. The more you practice, the better you’ll get. Fires are scary and dangerous, so knowing …
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Winter House Fire Statistics and History
House fires date back to the early 19th century, but what are winter house fire statistics like today? Over 350,000 fires are extinguished every year, bringing with them thousands of deaths and injuries. Something as simple as knocking a candle over can start a fire. Of course, before we had electricity in our homes, open …
Everything You Need To Know About Mold
We know you want to prevent it from growing in your home, so here’s everything you need to know about mold. We’re talking types of mold, signs you’ve been exposed to it, and how it grows indoors instead of staying outside, where it belongs. Mold is a Fungi Mold is part of the ecosystem. It’s …
Signs You Have a Mold Problem
It’s important to know what signs indicate a mold problem so you can protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Everyday allergies can indicate a mold problem, so you need to know what to look for and how to respond. About Mold Mold is an organism in the fungi family. It can grow anywhere …
Emergency Escape Plan for In-Home Fire
Fires can break out at any time, so it’s imperative to have an emergency escape plan in place to protect you and your family. We recommend practicing this escape plan twice a year. An in-home fire escape plan includes preparing every member of your family – from the youngest to the oldest. Fires will destroy …
Best Ways in Avoiding Water Damage
It’s important to learn the best ways to avoid water damage before water can cause serious problems to your home and property. Water damage claims are among the most often filed for homeowners and renter’s insurance. It’s a risk all year long, but the good news is that there are steps you can take to …
How to Prevent Mold Growth In Winter
If you’re like most people, mold growth in winter isn’t one of the hazards you think about during the coldest months of the year. Other hazards like blizzards, ice storms, and strong winds might come to mind more readily. But the truth is that mold can be every bit as damaging to your home and …
How to Prevent Winter Home Fires
It’s essential to take the necessary steps to prevent winter home fires, especially if you’ve had to find creative ways to keep your house warm. Space heaters and wood-burning stoves can work wonderfully to keep things cozy, but you must use them with extreme caution. Leading Causes of Home Fires in the Winter According to …
Power Outages During a Blizzard: What You Should Know
A power outage could be completely devastating. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping your home and family safe if the power goes out during a blizzard.
