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Most people know that recycling is the process of collecting materials, such as plastic and paper that would otherwise be thrown away, and turning them into new products. A lot of things we use day-to-day have the recognizable recycle symbol of three arrows, which stand for “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Perhaps… Read more »

Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, grass is growing back, and there are cute, newly born animals everywhere. But no matter how adorable baby squirrels, raccoons, mice, and other creatures may be, they lose quite a bit of their charm when they decide to take up residence in… Read more »

When you leave your second property and close it up until next time, how do you keep it secure? With modern innovations, monitoring your vacation house from afar is easier than ever before. The most powerful means to protect your vacation home is with the installation of a monitored security… Read more »

In the event of a fire, having a practiced safety escape plan can save lives. Make sure everyone knows when to call 911, how to get out, where to go, and who to contact in the event of an emergency. Remind others to practice staying low to the floor and… Read more »

The #1 cause of house fires and injuries to homeowners are kitchen fires, so avoiding them is a important goal for every household. Using common-sense precautions can greatly reduce the chance of igniting a cooking fire during meal preparation, and understanding how to avoid these fires is simple and smart.… Read more »

As much as the majority of us would like to lower water consumption around the house, we seldom do much about it. So the next time you are about to pay your water bill, pause for a few minutes. Consider that the average house uses 130,000 gallons of water annually,… Read more »

Chimney cleaning is no easy task, but it’s important to remove all buildup in order to prevent house fires. When you clean your chimney, you need to do a thorough job to ensure your home remains safe. The steps below are a great place to start: 1. Use the right… Read more »

The majority of home burglaries are not randomly executed; they are typically premeditated. Criminals want to keep their time inside of homes to a minimum and search out easily-accessible targets. There isn’t a method that will offer complete protection from a home invasion. But there are a few simple things… Read more »

Did you know propane is an American-made resource? Propane is popular for being a clean natural energy resource, and typically comes in a gas or liquid form. Propane is simple to use and affordable to heat and cool houses, heat water, heat appliances, barbecue food on the grill, cook food… Read more »

Did you know that 372,900 fires occur in homes every single year? These fires cause 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property damage annually, according to the US Fire Administration. Astonishingly, fire extinguishers were present in only 4% of these fires. If a fire occurred in your home,… Read more »