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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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    9 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Barbecues

    Home - Safety March 5, 2020

    It happens every year. The weather gets warmer, more people use outdoor grills – and incidents of grill-caused fires go up. In 2013-2017 outdoor grilling causes an annual average of 10,200 home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Gas grills cause more home fires than charcoal grills, the association adds. According to the Hearth,...

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    How to Prevent Ice Dam Damage to Your Roof and Home

    Maintenance December 19, 2019

    Ice dams may appear harmless – and may even look pretty – but they can cause damage to your home. Read on to learn how to remove ice dams and how to prevent them from forming in the first place. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms...

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    CSST Pipe Safety: Possible Risks of Having Flexible Gas Lines

    Home - Safety December 16, 2019

    Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing – or CSST – is a yellow flexible pipe used to provide natural gas and propane to many homes and businesses. If you live or work in a structure built between 1990 and 2006, or if gas line work was performed on your building during that period, be aware of possible...

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    Halloween Driving and Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips

    Safety November 20, 2019

    Children in spooky costumes, bags of good candy corn and scary ghost stories set the scene for an exciting night. With kids four times more likely to be involved in pedestrian-car collisions on Halloween, however, Oct. 31 can be one of the most dangerous nights for driving. Drive safely on Halloween with these tips from the National Safety Council.

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    Safety Tips for The Holidays [Slideshow]

    Home - Safety October 18, 2019

    From candles to candy and trees to toys, nearly every joyful holiday tradition also carries the potential for accidents and injuries. Even just the cold winter weather can be dangerous for the pipes in your home. Safety experts say a bit of forethought and preparation can head off many common holiday mishaps. In fact, recent research...

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    9 Smart Home Devices for Home Automation

    Home - Technology & Trends September 30, 2019

    There are numerous apps that give you control of your home no matter where you are. Discover home automation technology designed to make your life easier.

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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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    Fire Pit Safety Tips

    Home - Safety August 6, 2019

    Building a fire pit can be as simple as circling stones in your backyard or as complex as a professionally built unit on your patio. Whichever way you choose to go, be sure to keep these fire pit safety tips in mind. Preparing your outdoor fire pit Make sure the ground or surface is even...

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    How and Why to Build a Safe Room in Your Home

    Home - Safety April 10, 2019

    If you live in a region susceptible to extreme weather, such as heavy storms, hurricanes or tornadoes, you may want to consider building a safe room. Here are some considerations when it comes to home safe rooms and storm shelters. What is a safe room? A safe room is defined by the Federal Emergency Management...

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  • Creating a home inventory [Video]

    Home - Safety January 21, 2019

    If you lost all of your possessions today, would you be able to list each item and its value from just your memory. That’s the value of a home inventory. Making a detailed list of what you own ensures nothing will be omitted if you have to recall your home contents after a loss by...

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    What Are Home Automation Systems?

    Home - Safety April 4, 2018

    There was a time when opening your garage door from inside your car was the latest in personal technology. Now, an increased number of smart home appliances are making everyday life a little bit easier. Used alone or together, smart appliances and home automation systems can reduce your energy costs. You can control smart thermostats...

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    Installing Solar Panels for Your Home

    Home - Technology & Trends March 1, 2018

    Owning solar panels isn’t just for solar enthusiasts anymore. With the steady drop in the price of solar panels, adding rooftop solar panels to your home has become a more viable home investment option. The benefits can include lower electricity bills and an increase in the resale value of your home. But because no two...

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    6 Energy-Efficient Technologies to Make Your Home Greener

    Home - Technology & Trends December 11, 2017

    Installing energy-saving technology is a great idea, whether you’re moving into a new place or upgrading your current home. Different devices and types of technology can increase the comfort of your home and help you save money. They can also help you become more environmentally conscious. There’s an increasing array of devices and software programs...

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    Lock the Door on Theft – Home Security Tips [Infographic]

    Home - Safety September 21, 2017

    Did you know that one home is broken into every 14.6 seconds? Home break-ins may be more common than you think, but taking certain precautions can greatly reduce your risk of a burglary attempt. The infographic below shows a few surprising stats about break-ins and prevention tips that can help you protect what’s important to you.

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    Lawn Mower Safety 101 [Video]

    Travel & Outdoors April 24, 2017

    From flying debris to mechanical issues, operating a lawn mower can be hazardous.  Whether you’re a new homeowner or a lawn maintenance pro, knowing the basics of lawn safety is essential.  Learn the top 5 basic lawn mower safety tips with this short video.

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