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Maintenance

How to Turn on a Sprinkler System

When you turn on your sprinkler system after the winter or another long period of not being used, it’s important to do it correctly. We’ll take a step-by-step look at...

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Travel & Outdoors

9 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Barbecues

It happens every year. The weather gets warmer, more people use outdoor grills – and the number of injuries involving grills goes up. In 2017-2021, an average of 22,155 patients...

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Maintenance

How to Clean a Chimney

Cleaning your chimney is essential for the safety of your home, as it can help prevent dangerous chimney fires caused by creosote buildup, a flammable residue from wood smoke. This...

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Maintenance

Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

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 do around the house. The...

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Maintenance

How to Winterize a House

If winter weather catches you off guard and your home is not prepared for heavy snow and cold, you can experience damage ranging from burst pipes to a collapsed roof....

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