(And do you have the proper protection in case something happens?) There are a lot of rooms in a house that can be considered dangerous. Like a kitchen that’s full of accessories that can burn you or knives that can cut you, or a garage that’s filled with tools and gadgets that could fall and […]
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The days grow shorter, the nights longer, leaves change hue then finally fall, lots of amazing seasonal beers (and ciders) hit store shelves, and the scent of woodsmoke drifts from a neighbor’s chimney down the road. Autumn has come. And about damn time — break out the flannels, boots, and your best woodcutting axe and let’s get
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What You Can Do If someone may have been poisoned, call the toll-free Poison Help line (1‑800‑222‑1222), which connects you to your local poison center, to speak with a poison expert right away. This expert can give you advice on first aid and may save you from a visit to the emergency room. Below is
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According to the FBI, a home is burglarized every 15 seconds in the United States – resulting in an average valued loss of $2,188. Follow these vacation safety tips to keep your home and family secure while you’re away – and you can even use some of these tips when you’re home. Deterring burglars all
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Many renters don’t realize how much they could benefit from having an insurance policy that can help protect their valuables in a life-changing event like a fire or theft. If you assume that damage to your property in your rental home will be covered by your landlord’s insurance policy, you’re making a mistake. The owners of rental
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Creating a safe environment where your family can grow and thrive is a top priority. Thankfully, though a number of serious safety hazards lurk around the average home, most of these concerns are pretty easy to address. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to achieve maximum safety at home. Consult this guide of nine common safety
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Rain gutters tend to be invisible work horses of your home. They perform an important function, directing rain water away from your home, but most of the time you don’t even realize that they are there. If you have never really thought about whether your house had a gutter system before, it is probably time
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Cooking is fun, but kitchen safety is a priority. There are many pieces of equipment and environmental hazards that can be extremely dangerous. Sharp objects like knives, open fire by the oven, electrical appliances, and even bacteria around the kitchen. Observing basic rules of kitchen safety is a good habit to develop. Always pay attention to what
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A burglary occurs approximately every 15 seconds in the United States. Home security has become an important issue for everyone, no matter where you live. While there’s no foolproof way to stop every break-in, many burglaries are preventable. Keep in mind that burglars search for easy targets. Here are some security measures that may force burglars
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Your home may be your castle (as the saying goes) and your place of refuge, but keeping it in top condition requires endless rounds of cleaning and maintenance chores. While some are enjoyable in their own right, the sheer number of things that need attention “some day” can become overwhelming. To lighten the load a
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