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    8 Tips for Preventing Home Heating Fires [Slideshow]

    Home - Safety September 21, 2017

    December, January and February are the leading months for home heating fires. Overall, heating equipment is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire deaths. There are between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires in the United States every year that result in almost $8 billion in annual damages, according to the National...

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    How to Keep Your Car from Overheating

    Maintenance June 6, 2023

    Even if you love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating: What causes a car to overheat? You...

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    School Fire Safety Tips: Prevention Begins with Education

    Growing Your Family September 18, 2019

    According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 4,980 structure fires in educational buildings each year from 2011 – 2015. That’s why it’s so important to stress fire safety education in our schools. Take a look at the following school safety tips, and learn how you can teach school fire...

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    Workplace Fire Safety: Everyone Has a Job

    Growing October 7, 2014

    Welcome to the second edition of our Fire Prevention Week 2014 series. Now that we’ve established fire safety tips for your home, let’s focus on the workplace. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to over 3,000 fire on office properties per year. Like at home, it’s your responsibility to take...

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    Home Fire Safety: One Room at a Time

    Home - Safety October 6, 2014

    We’re kicking off our Fire Prevention Week 2014 series with tips on how to protect your home and what’s in it. Think of each room as a separate entity with its own set of rules. Begin in the bedroom The U.S. Fire Administration estimates 600 Americans die in fires that start in bedrooms. Let’s start...

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    Common Car Smells and What They Mean

    Maintenance September 21, 2022

    If you’ve noticed gas, sulfur, sweet, or burning smells coming from your car that you can’t get rid of, it may be time to bring your car to a mechanic for repair. These smells could be a sign of more serious problems with your car’s engine, such as overheating. Here are some types of smells...

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    When to Replace Your Roof

    Home September 9, 2022

    Homeownership comes with lots of responsibilities, and one of the most expensive is replacing your roof at the end of its life expectancy. But before choosing to replace your roof, there are some things to consider—and you should always consult a professional before making any decisions. How often do roofs need to be replaced? How...

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    What to Do if Pipes Freeze & How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

    Maintenance December 21, 2021

    Why do pipes freeze? Few cold-weather maladies are more irritating than frozen pipes, but what exactly causes them? During the drop in temperature, water may freeze inside plastic pipes, which causes it to expand and pressurize. Not only can frozen pipes prevent water from flowing properly, but they can potentially burst and cause flooding to...

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    What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes on

    Maintenance December 13, 2021

    The dashboard of a car is full of mysterious lights that run the gamut from warning to a friendly reminder. Most of these lights remain dark most of the time, and when they do emerge, few people understand all of them. The check engine light is cardinal among these cryptic signals, with many possible reasons...

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    Put Extra Time at Home to Good Use with Seasonal Maintenance

    Home - Safety May 1, 2020

      Get a Life Insurance Quote   Home maintenance is an ongoing process. From raking leaves and replacing shingles to cleaning disposals and replacing batteries in smoke detectors, there’s always something to take care of. And since many of us are spending more time than usual at home right now, this may be a good...

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    How to Stop a Draft in Your Home

    Maintenance January 21, 2019

    Drafts, or air leaks, can come into your home through windows, fireplaces and even electrical outlets, making your house feel several degrees colder and driving up your heating bills. The potential energy savings from reducing drafts can range from 5% to 30% per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Here are several ways...

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    Top 10 Shortcuts to Car Safety, Reliability and Better Gas Mileage from Hagerty

    Maintenance October 21, 2016

    If you just purchased a new-to-you vintage car, or if your current vehicle needs some light upgrades but you just don’t know where to start, here is some good news! These are ten common, easy-enough enhancements that will inspire confidence and get you on the road! 1. Tires make the world go ‘round. Since tires...

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    How to Prepare for a Blizzard: A Blizzard Prep List

    Maintenance January 28, 2015

    The forecast calls for a blizzard. School will be canceled and the office will close. But before you get too excited about a snow day, make sure your home, your car and yourself are prepared for a winter storm by following this blizzard preparation list. Preparing Your House Clean out gutters and remove tree branches...

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    6 Common Household Myths Debunked

    Maintenance September 26, 2014

    We’ve all heard myths and rumors about how safe or efficient household appliances are. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular ones and see what’s fact and what’s fiction.  1. Rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher Actually, rinsing dishes before loading them in the dishwasher doesn’t get them any...

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