True story: one woman used her garage to smoke cigarettes, so it wouldn’t bother her husband in the house. She had a desk “out there” where she’d scroll through Facebook posts on her laptop computer, read the newspaper, or write out recipes in her notebook, while smoking. It was her “office.” One day, she noticed… Read more »
No one plans to have a fire in his or her home. Nevertheless, if a fire ever does take place, you will want to have a high quality smoke alarm installed. A smoke alarm can detect a fire before it grows too large and give you the chance to either put it out or escape… Read more »
Are you looking to make a New Year’s resolution that you are actually going to keep this year? You could try and convince yourself that you’re really going to get up early every morning to go to the gym—or you could go with something more realistic and make fire safety more of a priority for… Read more »
Do you have a fireplace in your home? If so, you probably love the warmth that it provides you in the wintertime. There’s nothing quite like sitting around a crackling fire when it’s cold outside. However, using a fireplace is a big responsibility, and there are some mistakes that those with fireplaces often make. Let’s… Read more »
If a fire were to break out in your home today, would all the members of your family know what to do and where to go? Far too often, families don’t take the time to put a home fire drill into place, so they aren’t able to practice what they would do if a fire… Read more »
When the temperature goes down in the wintertime, the chances of a fire breaking out in your home go up. According to the National Fire Protection Association, you are more likely to have a fire in your home in the winter than at any other time of the year. There are a number of reasons… Read more »
The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the entire year. But unfortunately, it’s also a time when more fires than usual tend to happen inside of homes all across the country. Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and other Christmas and holiday decorations can present serious problems for homeowners and can all start… Read more »
If one of the fire alarms in your home goes off, you should always take it seriously and assume there could be a fire taking place. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fires. However, you should also be mindful of the fact there are many things that can cause your… Read more »
Carbon monoxide can prove to be a big problem for you and your family if it is ever able to make its way into your home. It can cause serious illnesses and even death if it goes undetected. It’s why you should have carbon monoxide detectors located throughout your home. Carbon monoxide does not have… Read more »
Is one of the fire alarms in your home or business making a strange sound? If so, you should not ignore it under any circumstances. It may mean that it’s time to change your battery before it dies. It also may mean that you have something malfunctioning with your alarm. Either way, the sound is… Read more »